Join our team as an DevOps engineer, you will play a key role in modernizing and automating our network infrastructure across the region. You will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions, leveraging infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and CI/CD practices to drive efficiency and reliability in both on-premises and cloud environments.

About Ahold Delhaize

We’re Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-commerce. Together with our 17 strong local retail brands in the United States, Europe and Indonesia, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our brands’ customers, our people and the world around us. We offer a highly dynamic, international work environment in which our associates thrive.

On this position you will collaborate closely with engineering, cloud, and security teams, and represent BeCSE (Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Czech Republic) in cross-functional groups such as the Architecture SIG and other engineering initiatives.
Our organization is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation aligned with a cloud-first and automation-driven strategy. You will contribute to the evolution of our network architecture to support agile, scalable, and secure services for the enterprise.

Key responsibilities of your role

•    Deliver and manage network infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) You’ll design, provision, and manage on-premises and cloud-based networking components using tools like Terraform and Ansible, ensuring scalable and secure deployment processes.
•    Automate network operations and deployments You’ll build automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines to enable consistent, repeatable, and auditable network changes across environments.
•    Support the integration of network and security services You’ll collaborate with security and platform teams to integrate advanced technologies such as firewalls, ZTNA, and network monitoring into enterprise infrastructure.
•    Contribute to network modernization and cloud adoption You’ll support the migration from legacy infrastructure toward software-defined networking and cloud-native solutions, aligned with our cloud-first strategy.
•    Collaborate across teams in Agile environments You’ll engage with product and platform teams to understand requirements and deliver network services as part of Agile delivery cycles.

Technologies used in the department

o    Cloud Networking: Microsoft Azure (VNet, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
o    Automation & IaC: Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
o    Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash
o    Firewalls & Security: Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager), Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA)
o    Load Balancing & Traffic Management: F5 (LTM, GTM)
o    Software-Defined Networking: Cisco ACI

Requirements

We think you’ll be best geared for success if you can meet the following requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience
•    Minimum 2-3 years of experience in devops environment
•    Network and security platforms experience would be a plus (Fortinet, Zscaler, Cisco, F5)
•    Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines
•    Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
•    Familiarity with cloud networking in Azure or other cloud platforms
•    Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development practices
•    Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
•    Team player with excellent communication skills
•    Experience in Agile environments is a plus
•    Fluent in English (written and spoken)
•    A proactive mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-changing, multicultural environment.

It goes without saying that so-called ‘soft skills’ are just as important as their ‘hard’ cousins. We highly value:
•    Experience working within a matrix-style structure with international teams 
•    Provide hands-on, expert level technical assistance to developers 
•    Be flexible, reliable and have a true hands-on mentality
•    Strong organizational skills 
•    Team player; involves others, shares knowledge and seeks opportunities for cross functional working and collaboration
•    Creative; identifies solutions and selects the best combination of practices by taking an innovative approach to problem solving 
•    Builds trust with colleagues, clients & vendors 
•    Must be results oriented; demonstrates a “can-do” attitude – adaptability, flexibility and resourcefulness 
•    Adaptable to situations and different/multicultural environments 
•    Excellent command of the English language both written & spoken

What’s in it for you? 

Aside from what we ask of you in this role, we also have a great deal to offer you: plenty of growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options; a hybrid working model; and the chance to drive meaningful change on a global scale. You can look forward to an inclusive environment that wholeheartedly encourages growth and welcomes you just the way you are.

Plus:

•    Minimum 26 days of paid annual leave
•    Private health coverage
•    Indefinite contract
•    Hybrid working 
•    Flexible working hours
•    +20 other MAXI Benefits!