Royal Vopak

Start your career as an Operations Engineer at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant, where equality, diversity, and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Operations Engineer at Vopak.

What will you do as an Operations Engineer?

As an Operations Engineer, you will support our software development team by ensuring the efficiency, stability, and security of our database environment. With advanced SQL development skills and expertise in database management, particularly within Microsoft SQL Server, you will focus on optimizing query performance, automating operations, and ensuring compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.

Vopak is in the process of rebuilding its core systems using the OutSystems platform. As an Operations Engineer, you will support product teams with database-related activities, troubleshooting, and performance optimization, while also ensuring smooth collaboration with external vendors and internal teams.

What do we offer you?

• A gross salary between €30K- €45K depending on your experience, knowledge and seniority in the role
• Bonus opportunity
• This position can be located in Lisbon, Coimbra or Castelo Branco
• 30 holidays;
• Home office budget
• Good career opportunities

What do we expect from you as an Operations Engineer?

• More than 2 years of operations experience, preferably with cloud technologies and cloud storage.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• In-depth understanding of query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plans.
• Affinity with development tools and programming languages.
• A college or academic degree in computer science or another engineering discipline, combined with at least 2 years of working experience.
• Basic knowledge of ITIL service management processes.
• Experience working in (scrum) teams applying an agile way of working.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Competencies such as Quality Orientation, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, and Problem Analysis & Judgment.
• Understanding of application architecture, design, and cloud technologies.
• A track record in automating processes for development, testing, deployment, or operations of cloud applications.

What does your day look like?

As an Operations Engineer, you will ensure the stability and performance of our DevOps applications. Your role will include optimizing database queries and indexes, automating operations, and safeguarding 24/7 operations in collaboration with software vendors, external support teams, and internal DevOps teams. You will provide metrics and dashboards to help improve application quality, develop contingency plans for backups and restores, and participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives. Additionally, you will perform peer reviews on scripts and code, ensuring conformance to best practices.

Want to start as an Operations Engineer at Vopak?

Are you ready to share your expertise and contribute to Vopak’s success? Then start as an Operations Engineer and apply now!