About the Position

FSP System Engineer (Freelance)

Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid: 2-3 days remote per week)

Status: Freelance

About Smile

Passionate about tech, digital, and innovation? Join the 1,800 employees at Smile, the European leader in open-source integration, spread across 20 agencies in 9 countries. Collaborative spirit and knowledge sharing are at the heart of our DNA. Our experts push the boundaries of open source every day to build a smarter, more efficient, and more responsible digital world. Here, we don't just follow trends, we create them! 🌟 Join Smile in Brussels and take part in projects that truly matter! 🏆

Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Automation: Automate system provisioning, configuration, and deployments utilizing Ansible, Python, and Bash scripting.
Containerization & Orchestration: Manage, scale, and optimize enterprise container platforms using OpenShift 4.x and Docker Swarm.
Middleware & Integration: Support and maintain robust messaging and integration systems, including Oracle Service Bus and Kafka.
CI/CD & DevOps: Build, maintain, and optimize robust integration pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI.
Security & Web Servers: Configure and manage Apache HTTPD and handle secure communications via X509 certificates management.
Monitoring & Cloud: Ensure maximum platform uptime and performance through Zabbix monitoring across hybrid environments (Linux, Virtualization, Azure, and AWS public clouds).

Requirements

Experience Requirements:

Junior (J): 2+ years of experience in system engineering, Linux administration, or DevOps.
Medior (M): 4+ years of hands-on experience managing container platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
Senior (S): 12+ years of deep technical expertise leading infrastructure architecture, advanced automation, and complex cloud environments.

Technical Skills:

Containers & Orchestration: OpenShift 4.x, Docker Swarm.
Automation & Scripting: Ansible, Python, Bash scripting.
Middleware & Messaging: Oracle Service Bus, Kafka, Apache HTTPD.
CI/CD & Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI.
Infrastructure & Security: Linux/Virtualization, Cloud (Azure, AWS), X509 Certificates, Zabbix monitoring.

Language Skills:

Fluent in either Dutch (NL) or French (FR) (Minimum 3/4 - Professional Working Proficiency)
AND Fluent in English (EN) (Minimum 3/4 - Professional Working Proficiency)

Why Smile! 😊

Our proximity management by peers fosters dialogue and the implementation of a tailored career path.
Because the digital sector is in constant motion, Smile is committed to making you an expert in your field, thanks to a comprehensive training offer: access to an e-learning platform, financing of certifications, knowledge-sharing tools...
Your year will be animated by group and agency events: annual convention, participation in trade fairs, summer party, formal & informal afterworks.

The Next Steps 🚀

First contact: A phone call to discuss your aspirations and what we can offer you.
Meeting: An opportunity to get to know each other and explore your professional background.
Business interview: A discussion with one of our experts to assess your skills and define your goals.

Locations: Brussels

Remote status: Hybrid

Contract type: Freelance

Contact: Sofia DANHIEZ, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Smile

FSP System Engineer (Freelance)

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