What does a DevOps engineer do?

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The IT world is evolving faster and faster. There are many developments, including the term DevOps and the DevOps engineer position. It is a relatively new concept that combines the processes within ‘development’ and ‘operations’. This aims to bring together both development and operations within software and to increase efficiency.

The idea behind DevOps is that the rollout of software, IT systems, and processes is done by one team that consists of professionals who are also involved in the development so that everything fits together seamlessly. In this way, adjustments can be made more quickly during projects, projects can be completed faster, and the chance of errors is smaller.

The DevOps working method is an infinite cycle. This cycle consists of:

• Continuous development.
• Continuous testing.
• Continuous integration.
• Continuous implementation.
• Continuous monitoring.

But DevOps is much more than a working method, it is also a ‘state of mind’. It’s a collaborative approach to a problem that involves more than just the IT department. The finance and marketing departments are also closely involved, and clear communication is of great importance.

What does a DevOps engineer do?

Just like the term DevOps, the position of DevOps engineer has not been around that long. A DevOps engineer is responsible for smooth and efficient collaboration between both development and operations. This starts with bringing together the right professionals and letting them develop into a team where a sense of shared responsibility and involvement is essential.

The DevOps engineer focuses on operationalizing and testing developed software and is already involved in the development process for this.

Characteristics and skills of a DevOps engineer:

• Strong communication skills.
• An outward look.
• Driven in both managing IT infrastructure and developing software.
• Continuous urge to improve.
• Work well in a team.
• Has in-depth knowledge of software development through automation tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages.

Where do DevOps engineers work?

DevOps engineers work for various companies, ranging from software companies, web agencies, and webshops to government, education, and healthcare institutions and the business community. They can also work at a secondment agency such as G-Nius that specializes in the mediation of IT professionals.

DevOps engineers who work for an IT secondment agency are often given the opportunity to develop further and more broadly at different clients. This allows them to gain more experience within various industries, with different systems, software, and hardware.

DevOps engineer vacancies

Are you a DevOps engineer looking for a new challenge? Then we at G-Nius can support you in this. We are always looking for DevOps engineers to hire them through secondment, temporary employment, or permanent employment to work on challenging projects for various clients.

Curious about what we can do for you? View our current vacancies or contact our recruiter Marcel Roestenberg.

IT secondment how does it work?

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As a manager, you want an IT department that is always at full strength and can therefore continue to achieve optimal results. Sometimes there is a risk of a temporary shortage of IT professionals or knowledge within the company. IT secondment can then be a good solution, guaranteeing continuity within your company. In this blog we explain how IT secondment works and what the benefits are.

What is IT secondment

IT secondment means that a company makes its own IT professional temporarily available to a third party, the client. As a client, you temporarily hire an IT specialist. The professional remains employed by the IT secondment agency during this deployment. A seconded professional is therefore always certain of a fixed income.

The duration of the deployment depends on the duration of the project on which the specialist is working. It is also possible for clients to eventually hire an IT professional themselves. This can be done via a detavast construction.

When is IT secondment interesting

It may be that a lot is changing within your company. Think of large migration projects, busy periods or temporary leave of employees. As a manager, you naturally want this to have no effect on the performance of the department. Deploying IT professionals through IT secondment can be too perfect a solution for this.

By temporarily hiring specialists, you gain specific knowledge. These specialists can provide support and resolve outstanding issues. This way, your IT department will not come under pressure.

What are the benefits of IT secondment

One of the biggest advantages of hiring IT professionals through secondment is that they can often be deployed at short notice. Secondment is therefore an effective way to quickly fill in an open issue. With this you can always let your IT department perform at its best.

Advantages of IT secondment:

• Rapid fulfillment of temporary resource needs.
• Certainty of flexibility and quality.
• Extra support for temporary or long-term projects.
• Temporary replacement during leave.
• Secondment creates new insights.
• Specific knowledge and skills within reach.

What can G-Nius do for your company

As an IT secondment company, G-Nius mediates between the supply and demand of IT professionals. We specialize in matching clients with professionals who have industry-specific knowledge and experience in various fields.

With our many years of experience and large network, we know how to follow the right paths to be able to respond quickly to the demands of our clients. In addition, personal contact and involvement are paramount to us. By mapping out all the wishes and needs of clients, we can offer tailor-made solutions.

For G-Nius, every assignment is unique. We always strive to make the perfect match between client and IT professional.

During the secondment period, we maintain regular contact with our clients to evaluate project progress. We also keep in touch with our professional. In this way we keep our finger on the pulse and we can offer further support if necessary.

Do you want to know what we can offer for your company? Please contact us and we will tell you about the possibilities without obligation.

Tips for an intake interview

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Tips for an Intake Interview

An intake interview is often a nerve-wracking moment, whether it’s your first time or if you’ve had intake interviews before. Proper preparation can help take away much of this tension. To assist you, we provide several useful tips for an intake interview in the video below.

What is an intake interview?

During an intake interview, the candidate and the employer or client get the opportunity to get to know each other better. The interview usually starts with a brief introduction of the organization and a description of the open position. Then, you get a chance to introduce yourself, highlighting your skills and competencies that make you suitable for the role.

The employer or client wants to find out during the interview if you are the right candidate and if you fit within the organization. Additionally, it’s also an opportunity for you to discover if the role and the organization align with your preferences.

Our tips for good preparation

A well-prepared intake interview forms the foundation for a successful meeting. It reduces a significant part of the tension and boosts your confidence. Preparation begins with gathering information about the organization, your interviewer, and the vacant position. Visit the company’s website and their social media channels. If there are any specific points you want to know more about, write them down and ask about them during the interview.

Prepare yourself for the most commonly asked questions, which often include:

  • Tell us about yourself.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • What makes you suitable for this role?
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?

Thinking about these questions beforehand prevents surprises during the interview, enabling you to provide concise and clear answers.

An extensively used interview technique is the STARR method. In this approach, the interviewer asks you to describe a Situation, the specific Task you had in that situation, the Action you took, the Result it led to, and finally, what you learned from the experience (Reflection). Take some time to think about what you want to share using this method.

If you want more tips, check out the video below (video is in Dutch).

We wish you good luck in advance

Hopefully, with our tips, you can now prepare yourself effectively. If you have any questions after watching this video, feel free to contact one of our business managers.

Why temporarily deploy IT professionals?

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It often happens that companies opt for the temporary deployment of IT professionals. Most companies choose to acquire the knowledge themselves and to offer a professional permanent employment. Yet there are situations where the deployment of an interim IT professional is more appropriate than a permanent employee. We tell you why temporary deployment is sometimes a better option.

Reasons to deploy IT professionals temporarily?

There are many reasons why a department within an organization can come under pressure. The most common reasons are reorganization, new projects, illness or temporary absence due to, for example, a pregnancy or vacation. External IT professionals can be temporarily deployed to relieve this pressure and to guarantee the continuity of a department.

Using an IT professional through secondment? These are the benefits.

A big advantage of using an IT specialist through secondment is that they are often available at short notice. This ensures that secondment is an effective way to quickly find a suitable professional.

Professionals who work through an IT secondment agency usually have a lot of experience and thus a lot of technical knowledge. In addition, they quickly get used to working in a new environment so that they can adapt well.

In addition to the benefits of knowledge and experience, there is also the employer risk that the secondment agency bears. They are responsible for matters such as payment of wages and employer contributions, training and pension. But also the continued payment of wages during illness and leave.

When a company chooses to hire IT professionals through a secondment agency, this can save a lot of time. Secondment workers generally have a large network of professionals. This gives them the opportunity to quickly propose a suitable candidate for an open vacancy.

G-Nius offers support in finding suitable IT professionals.

As an IT secondment agency, G-Nius is specialized in finding the right IT professional who meets the wishes and needs of the client.

Curious what G-Nius can do for your company? View our services here. Or contact us without obligation via info@g-nius.nl or call +31 (0) 73 610 14 69.

More women in IT

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The number of women in IT is low, very low. In the Netherlands only 14% of IT workers are women. So we can say that the workplace is dominated by men. But why are so few women working in this sector? And what can we do to attract more women in IT?

Few girls choose a technical education

The basis of the deficiency is laid when choosing a study program. Unfortunately, it appears that girls are less likely to opt for a technical education. That while girls, contrary to what they sometimes think, often have a talent for STEM subjects.

The choice of a field of study is in many cases influenced by prejudices, (gender stereotyped) influences from the environment and the lack of role models. But also because of a limited image of study programs and professions in science and technology.

The biases of the IT sector

The IT sector is facing a major image problem. Among young people, but especially among women. That the sector is a man’s world is partly true. Good education is crucial to tackle this problem. By showing girls and women what functions there are within IT. The use of role models contributes to the sharing of experiences.

In addition, the focus is no longer just on hard skills. There is an increasing need for so-called soft skills, such as good communication skills, empathy and a focus on cooperation and intuition.

Forget the stereotype IT professional who spends all day behind his screen and only gets up for coffee and pizza. Nowadays software development is done in multidisciplinary teams that work closely together and consult a lot. And even communicate directly with customers and colleagues. Women usually have a natural predisposition for this and that can be an important asset.

Full-time vs. part-time

Within IT, working full-time is often still the norm. However, by young people in particular, more and more emphasis is placed on a good work-life balance. And women also usually have a greater need for more flexibility. They use this to organize their work-life balance.

By moving away from full-time working weeks and offering flexibility, an employer becomes more interesting for women. And it is more likely that women will be attracted tot he job.

A vacancy text that attracts women

Vacancy texts are judged differently by men and women. For example, women prefer terms such as specialist to expert or find the word development more attractive than management. Also adding “masculine” words like hero, rockstar or ninja does not appeal to women.

It is striking that a woman only applies when she meets 80 – 90% of the job requirements. Men, on the other hand, already apply at 50%. By focusing only on the most important requirements in the vacancy text, women can respond more quickly.

IT professions where there are opportunities for women

These women are needed IT professions that, according to the UWV, will be needed at higher vocational and university level in the coming years:Designer industrial automation

– Programmer

– Tester

– Web developer (including Java, .net, script languages)

– IT account manager

– Business analyst

– Security specialist

– IT project manager

G-Nius helps you find a job in IT

Are you looking for a new challenge within IT? At G-Nius we are happy to help you find a position that suits your knowledge, skills and preferences.

Do you want to know what we can do for you? Please feel free to contact us via +31 (0) 73 610 14 69 or mail to info@g-nius.nl.

*Figures from ICTergezocht en UWV Factsheet arbeidsmarkt ict 2019

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How do I make a CV?

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How do I make a CV?

A curriculum vitae (CV) is a clear overview in which you describe your knowledge, skills, and work experience. In your application or motivation letter, you explain why you believe you are suitable for the open role. Your CV provides the facts to support this. It is essential to include the correct information and highlight your strengths. To assist you with this, we have several tips that we share in the video below.

What should be included in a CV?

Recruiters use a CV to determine if you are suitable for the open position and to make a comparison with other candidates. They want to see in a fast way whether you have the right experience, education, and skills. To present this information clearly, divide your CV into the following sections:

  • Personal information
  • Profile summary
  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Personal and professional skills
  • Interests and hobbies

If you want to add a photo to your CV, make sure it is clear and professional.

Our tips for a good CV

With a strong CV, you can set yourself apart from other professionals. It is crucial that recruiters immediately see what makes you suitable for the role. In the video below (video is in Dutch), we briefly explain which sections are essential and how to present the layout in a clear and organized manner. Try to include only relevant information. You can achieve this by tailoring your CV to the role or company.

Once you have finished creating your CV, don’t forget to send it to us. This way, we can quickly help you find a suitable role.

If you have any questions after watching this video, please contact one of our Business Managers. They will be happy to assist you further.