Senior Systems Engineer

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self‑driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

As a Senior IT Systems Engineer at Bitvavo, you will design, operate, and evolve the technology backbone that enables every employee to work productively, securely, and efficiently.

You will combine deep technical expertise with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset, anticipating needs, simplifying complexity, and continuously improving how IT delivers value.

Reporting to the Head of IT, you will act as a trusted partner and technical leader within the team, ensuring that IT services scale with Bitvavo’s growth whilst staying reliable, secure and user‑focused.

• Design and lead the evolution of core IT systems and services, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.
• Solve complex technical challenges across platforms such as identity (Okta), endpoint (Apple), collaboration (Google Workspace, Slack, etc), cloud environments, and access management, driving preventive and automated solutions.
• Shape operational excellence by setting standards, monitoring performance, and embedding reliability, compliance and documentation discipline.
• Drive improvement projects, introducing new tools, integrations and processes that enhance productivity and system resilience.
• Act as a technical mentor and role model, enabling the team through guidance, documentation and hands‑on support when needed.
• Collaborate with security, compliance and business teams to ensure systems and processes support broader organizational objectives.
• Represent IT in cross‑functional initiatives, translating business needs into reliable, data‑driven technology solutions.
• Continuously optimise the IT landscape through automation, simplification and forward‑looking design.

• 5+ years of experience in IT systems administration or engineering, with proven expertise in managing complex, mission‑critical environments.
• Deep knowledge of identity, access management, Apple endpoint management and SaaS/cloud ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of operational frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and experience with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management (for example).
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and prevent issues, not just resolve them, improving reliability through structure, monitoring and automation.
• Practical scripting or low‑code integration skills to improve workflows and automate processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to explain complex ideas clearly, build trust and drive alignment.
• A proactive leader and self‑starter who takes ownership of outcomes, influences peers positively and promotes collaboration across teams.
• A continuous learner and improver who shares knowledge, mentors others and embodies Bitvavo’s values.

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability or any other characteristic.

Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

At Bitvavo we believe in attracting, motivating and retaining talented people through market‑competitive offerings that go beyond compensation alone. To learn more about our total rewards package and the benefits we offer, visit our Life at Bitvavo page.