Job description
At Sytac **, we build high-performing engineering teams for leading organisations in the Netherlands and beyond. We combine a pragmatic, people-first culture with strong technical craftsmanship, giving engineers autonomy in real production environments, backed by a consultancy that invests in growth, community, and long-term partnerships.
For one of our major enterprise clients in the aviation domain, we are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer** to strengthen their Database Competence Center (DCC)**. The team supports a wide range of database services across Azure and GCP and plays a central role in enabling stable, secure, and automated data infrastructure in a multi-cloud, multi-cultural environment.
This role is ideal for an engineer who excels in knowledge transfer, team enablement, and cloud-native automation**, rather than pure hands-on implementation. You will work closely with engineering teams, platform owners, and product management to uplift cloud maturity across the organisation.
What you’ll do**
Support the Database Competence Center by guiding and enabling engineers in cloud-related tasks
Provide expert assistance on Terraform, GitHub Actions, Ansible, and cloud automation patterns
Facilitate knowledge transfer across a diverse, multi-cultural environment ensuring clarity, structure, and effective upskilling
Assist teams with complex cloud questions, troubleshooting, and best-practice implementation
Support onboarding of new technologies and database services across Azure and GCP
Ensure high-quality documentation, guidance, and knowledge materials for team members and stakeholders
Collaborate closely with the Product Manager and engineering leadership to improve competence, processes, and ways of working
Be present on-site in Amsterdam 2–3 days a week to provide hands-on guidance, sessions, and team support
What we’re looking for**
Core Competencies**
A true team player** with strong interpersonal skills
Strong situational awareness** and sensitivity when transferring knowledge across cultures
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adjust communication to different skill levels
Required Technical Skills**
Cloud & Automation**
Extensive experience with Terraform** (Infra-as-Code)
Strong CI/CD experience, especially with GitHub Actions** and Ansible**
Deep understanding of Azure** and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**
Cloud-agnostic mindset, able to bridge design and automation patterns across providers
Database Technologies (strong plus)**
PostgreSQL Flexible Server (Azure)
Oracle Exadata
Cosmos DB
Cloud SQL (GCP)
MongoDB Atlas
What we offer**
A central role in uplifting cloud maturity across a mission-critical enterprise database landscape
An opportunity to influence engineering standards, automation patterns, and database platform strategy
A highly collaborative environment with international teams across multiple countries
Hybrid work setup with the ability to work closely with the team on-site in Amsterdam
Support from Sytac’s cloud and engineering community, knowledge sessions, and learning programmes