Infrastructure (Cloud) Engineer

Requirements: 5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Engineering in large-scale, high-availability environments; deep knowledge of OS internals, scripting (Bash, Python, Go), and configuration management (e.g. Puppet, Ansible). 5+ years of hands-on cloud/infrastructure engineering experience designing and managing foundational components (networking, IAM, security, account structures) in AWS, Azure, or GCP; multi-cloud experience is a plus. Strong understanding of cloud fundamentals and large-scale architecture. Experience designing and implementing hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute) and complex network topologies, including routing, firewalls, and peering. Solid foundation in cloud security, identity, governance, and compliance best practices. Hands-on experience with observability stacks (e.g. CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Operations, Prometheus, Grafana). Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) for provisioning and managing core cloud services. Experience with cloud cost management, tagging strategies, and reporting tools. Strong automation mindset; able to automate operational tasks with code. Excellent problem-solving skills and collaborative, team-oriented attitude. Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to explain and document complex architecture to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly Desired Skills: Prior experience acting as a lead engineer or architect, owning a substantial portion of an organization's infrastructure. Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) from an infrastructure provisioning and security standpoint. Deep knowledge of performance tuning and troubleshooting at the OS, network, and application layers. Experience setting up or maintaining centralized organizational structures/landing zones (e.g., AWS Control Tower, Azure Landing Zones). Who You Are A builder who enjoys creating reliable, secure infrastructure from scratch. A team player who thrives on collaboration and wants to mentor others. A problem-solver who takes initiative, owns problems, and sees them through. A lifelong learner who keeps up with the rapidly evolving cloud landscape. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here . Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.