About the role

As a Cloud Product Developer, you will make an impact by translating advanced cloud technologies into scalable, secure, and commercially viable platform services. You will be a key member of a highly technical, self‑managing engineering team responsible for expanding, stabilizing, and optimizing our client’s VMware‑based IaaS platform. Your work will influence the platform’s roadmap while ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and cost‑effective delivery.

In this role, you will:

• Expand, enhance, and operate our VMware‑based IaaS platform.
• Work with technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Cloud Director, and ARIA.
• Manage supporting systems such as load balancing, monitoring, and availability tooling.
• Ensure the platform meets high standards of availability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Automate operational tasks (primarily using PowerShell, plus Python/Ansible where applicable).
• Maintain foundational infrastructure services including DNS, NTP, and DHCP.
• Work with DELL PowerEdge hardware and modern data center architectures.
• Participate in periodic standby/on‑call rotation.
• Collaborate in a self‑managing Agile team focused on reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

Work model (Hybrid)

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring regular presence in Amsterdam. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.

What you need to have to be considered

• Extensive hands‑on experience with VMware technology (Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN, NSX, ARIA).
• Experience with VCD, VRA, or VCF Automation.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols and architectures (TCP/IP, BGP, EVPN, VXLAN).
• Strong experience with automation, particularly PowerShell.
• Practical Linux (RedHat) skills and experience with DNS/NTP/DHCP.
• Experience working with DELL PowerEdge hardware.
• Strong security awareness and platform ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication and knowledge‑transfer skills (Dutch & English).
• At least five years of experience in complex IT environments as a Network Engineer or Administrator.
• Knowledge at CCNP level with specialization (Security or Data Center preferred).

These will help you stand out

• Deep expertise in VMware NSX.
• Experience in scripting/automation with Python or Ansible.
• Experience guiding or coaching technical teams.
• Experience in cloud development and productization of services.
• Strong financial and analytical skills for cost modeling.
• Innovative mindset and ability to propose new technical solutions.
• Strong proactivity, eagerness to learn, and a go‑getter attitude.

What we offer (The Netherlands)

• Competitive salary
• 25 paid holidays
• NS business card
• Laptop and smartphone
• Pension scheme
• Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy
• Technology‑driven organization with open team spirit
• International environment
• Cognizant covers the gross base premium for health insurance

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.