Traineeship FinOps/DevOps

About Crystalloids

Crystalloids was founded in 2006 and consists of qualified software and data specialists who help organisations innovate and grow their business by building data-driven solutions. We are a Premier Google Cloud partner. We believe that the foundation for a successful solution lies in three dimensions: people, processes, and technology. At Crystalloids, we consider all three when building solutions for our clients. 

Over the years, we have developed a strong client portfolio across sectors such as retail, e-commerce, consumer goods,
media, travel, and leisure. Our clients include Rituals, KNVB, Body & Fit, FD Mediagroep, and ACSI.

What Will You Do as a FinOps/DevOps Trainee Developer?

Building on Crystalloids' expertise in scalable and maintainable software solutions on Google Cloud, you will work on projects that leverage serverless technologies. Your role involves embedding high-quality software engineering practices into data-driven processes while maintaining the operational health and cost efficiency of cloud environments. You will also gain hands-on experience in managing, monitoring, and reporting on production incidents and problems, and you will deepen your knowledge of Google Cloud solutions.

If you are a beginner developer passionate about efficient, secure, and cost-conscious solutions, and you value collaboration, innovation, and quality, weʼd love to meet you!

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• FinOps as a Service: As part of the FinOps team, the candidate will contribute to building a flexible and scalable
  FinOps-as-a-Service offering. The candidate will work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure seamless
  integration of financial management practices into development pipelines, with the goal of driving continuous
  improvement in cloud cost efficiency and financial accountability.
• Cloud Spend Monitoring: Continuously track cloud usage and spending across teams and services to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Cost Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies, right-sizing opportunities, and savings potential through actionable insights
  and data-driven analysis.
• FinOps Culture Enablement: Embed cost-awareness into engineering and product workflows by integrating financial
  accountability into development and deployment pipelines.
• Incident & Problem Management: Manage, monitor, and report on incidents and issues in production environments to
  ensure system reliability and prompt resolution.
• Project Delivery: Lead and execute small-scale projects across the full lifecycle — including analysis, design, build, and
  transformation activities.
• System Maintenance: Perform software upgrades, patches, and installations to maintain stable and secure production
  environments.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Set up cost dashboards, alerts, budgets, and KPIs aligned with business goals, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility and control.
• Quality Control & Testing: Conduct testing and quality assurance to verify stability, functionality, and alignment with specifications.
• Security and Data Protection: Integrate security and data protection considerations into all solutions to meet compliance and risk standards.
• Everything as Code: Implement "everything as code" practices (infrastructure, configuration, monitoring) to ensure consistency, traceability, and easier maintenance.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment CI/CD: Establish and maintain automated pipelines to support the reliable and frequent delivery of code and infrastructure.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to explain the delivered solutions, gather feedback, and resolve any functional or technical concerns.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelorʼs or Masterʼs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Core Tools: BigQuery, Compute Engine, IAM, GKE, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Terraform, Reporting tools
• Google Cloud Familiarity: AppEngine, Endpoints, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Datastore
• Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL, Bash or Unix Shell
• Methodologies: Agile Scrum, test-driven development, object-oriented design, UML modeling, Agile-based testing practices

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective teamwork across disciplines
• Clear documentation of processes and designs
• Results-oriented, accurate, and eager to learn

Technical Skills

• Unit testing, Cloud IT infrastructure (especially Google Cloud), Reporting and analytics environments

Certifications

GCP Professional certifications (DevOps Engineer, Security Engineer, Network Engineer) are a plus

Other Requirements

• Reside in the Netherlands
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); Dutch is a plus

What We Offer

• A diverse international environment with a supportive team of engineers and data scientists
• Competitive compensation with a bonus and pension scheme
• Strong work-life balance and generous annual leave
• Primary workspace in our lively Rotterdam office, with client site visits for collaboration
• Company-provided laptop and public transport travel compensation
• Ongoing learning via technical courses and professional development

Interested?

Apply directly below or send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@crystalloids.com.
Please note: We only accept applications from developers currently residing in the Netherlands.