Linux & Windows Application Engineer - Netherlands - 12 Months

Linux & Windows Application Engineer

Location: Netherlands (onsite)
Contract Type: Freelance (12 months)
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Dutch & English

**Urgent 12 Month Freelance Contract - Role hiring now!!**

This is a *Netherlands - Onsite* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Consulting company working on *Lead or support end-to-end software and data migrations to a private cloud platform*

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support end-to-end software and data migrations to a private cloud platform.
• Install, configure, and maintain complex applications, both web-based and enterprise-grade (BI, CRM, GIS).
• Manage the technical lifecycle of applications, including patching, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain detailed low-level designs (LLD), technical documentation, and installation manuals.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams on networking, firewalls, DNS, virtualization, and identity management (LDAP).
• Work closely with developers and architects to containerize applications (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Apply OS-level hardening and implement appropriate security frameworks and compliance controls.
• Ensure platform services (storage, networking, access) align with application performance and reliability needs.
• Support and configure middleware platforms (e.g., Tomcat, WebLogic, JBOSS).
• Diagnose and resolve issues with web servers, databases, and application dependencies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in technical application management or software/data migration
• Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows Server OS
• Familiarity with middleware like Tomcat, WebLogic, or JBOSS
• Experience supporting web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
• Solid database knowledge – MySQL and/or PostgreSQL
• Exposure to application architectures – monoliths, microservices, SOA
• Experience with Docker (Kubernetes is a plus)
• Confident working in environments with firewalls, DNS, LDAP, virtualisation
• Skilled in writing low-level documentation and install guides
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and system hardening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in government, finance, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Understanding of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional technical team.
• Structured problem-solving and critical thinking mindset.
• Fluent in English & Dutch

Please send your CV or call Yasin to discuss further.
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