Team Lead, SRE
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DataSnipper is seeking a hands-on Team Lead, SRE in Amsterdam to own the reliability, scalability and security of its Azure based platform, setting the technical direction for CI/CD, observability and infrastructure as code while architecting self service tooling and end to end observability with SLIs SLOs and Grafana dashboards. The role combines strategic leadership with everyday people management, coaching and cross team collaboration, and accountability for metrics like provisioning lead time, MTTR, MTTD and compliance through post incident reviews. Must haves: 5+ years in SRE or DevOps with 2+ years leading a team, deep Azure experience, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Grafana, Python or Go, and familiarity with AI assisted tooling. Nice to haves: GPU ML infra, SOC 2 ISO 27001, internal developer platforms. Benefits include equity, pension, 28 days vacation, hybrid with 3 days onsite in Amsterdam, and a vibrant global team. Application tips: tailor your CV to highlight leadership of Azure infra, IaC, CI/CD, observability and measurable impact; prepare for system design and live troubleshooting; demonstrate collaboration and inclusive leadership across a global footprint and follow the recruitment steps.
We're looking for a Team Lead, Site Reliability Engineering, to lead our SRE team in Amsterdam. You'll own the reliability, scalability, and security of our platform—enabling product teams to deliver value quickly and safely. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll set technical direction, drive engineering excellence, and grow a high-performing team.
Why DataSnipper?
DataSnipper is revolutionizing audit and finance through intelligent automation. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve grown into a $1 billion unicorn with a global footprint in over 180 countries. Our impact is rapid, real, and constantly evolving - if you want to be part of a company breaking new ground and scaling fast, this role is for you.
What You’ll Own:
Technical Leadership
Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of highly available and scalable infrastructure on Azure
Set and evolve the team's technical direction for CI/CD, observability, security and infrastructure-as-code
Architect self-service tooling that empowers product teams to deploy and operate autonomously
Own the observability strategy end-to-end—define SLIs/SLOs, enforce actionable logs, metrics, alerts, and Grafana dashboards for every service before go-live
Champion Infrastructure as Code via Terraform—no manual changes, no ClickOps
People Leadership
Lead the SRE team day-to-day: set priorities, provide direction, and remove blockers
Coach and mentor engineers on reliability best practices, career growth, and technical skills
Create a safe, inclusive environment where the team can experiment, learn, and deliver
Provide regular, constructive feedback and drive performance through recognition and development
Facilitate collaboration across teams, resolving friction constructively
Strategy & Execution
Own and report on key success metrics: Provisioning Lead Time, MTTD, MTTR, Compliance Coverage, Support Toil Duration, and Planned Outage Duration
Translate engineering strategy into clear team priorities aligned with company goals
Prioritize work based on business impact
Drive incident management processes and post-incident reviews
Ensure compliance with certifications (e.g., SOC 2) and security best practices
Coordinate with the US-based team to align workload priorities with the platform centralization strategy
What you bring:
Must-Have
5+ years in SRE, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering, with 2+ years leading a team
Excellent people skills—clear communicator, effective at managing and coaching engineers, and able to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences
Deep expertise in a major cloud platform (we use Azure), including strong understanding of cloud networking, management, and security
Proficient with AI-assisted development tools (we use Claude Code)
Solid experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (we use Terraform)
Proven track record with CI/CD platforms and pipeline design (we use GitHub Actions)
Proficiency with observability and monitoring stacks (we use Grafana), including structured logging, alerting, and dashboarding
Strong coding ability in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Go, etc.)
Nice-to-Have
Experience with GPU infrastructure and scaling for ML workloads
Experience in secure engineering or compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
Experience building internal developer platforms or self-service infrastructure tooling
What We Offer:
Be part of one of the fastest-growing, profitable unicorn scale-ups in the Netherlands with a global impact
Equity (Stock Appreciation Rights) to share the company's success and growth
Excellent salary package, competitive for top tech talent
Pension plan with a 6% contribution on top of your base salary
28 vacation days per year (full-time) to support your work-life balance
Hybrid work model with at least 3 days onsite in our dynamic Amsterdam office
Daily, freshly prepared lunches by our in-house chef to keep you energized
Parking and NS card for easy commuting to the office
Access to continuous learning and development initiatives to grow your skills
Engage with a vibrant international team spread across five global offices
Company-wide events like DataSnipper GO where global teams come together
Access to OpenUp, a mental health and wellness platform supporting your wellbeing
Friday drinks and various social activities are designed for team bonding and fun
Recruitment Steps
Chat with the recruiter - 30 minutes
Call with the Hiring Manager - 45 minutes
Online live- troubleshooting - 1 hour
System design - 1 hour
Final interview
At DataSnipper, your engineering expertise will directly influence the future of audit automation while advancing your career in a vibrant and fast-moving environment. If you thrive on technical complexity and want to make an impact, come build the future with us.🚀