DevOps engineer
Journey of a DevOps engineer in umbrella employment
My journey as a DevOps engineer in umbrella employment
Hello, my name is Antoine and I have been a DevOps engineer for 8 years. After several years on a permanent contract, I decided to go freelance to gain freedom and earn more.
I was convinced it was the right choice:
- Choosing my assignments and clients.
- Negotiating my daily rate based on my expertise.
- Working remotely and organising my schedule as I wished.
But I quickly discovered the difficulties of freelance status.
The challenges of freelancing: admin, stress and insecurity
- Late client payments: working independently also means chasing your money. Some clients pay 30, 60 or even 90 days late, which complicates cash flow management.
- The risk of non-payment: on some assignments the client never paid. With no safety net, I lost several thousand euros.
- The admin burden: invoicing, VAT, social charges, tax returns… Managing everything alone was a huge waste of time and distracted me from my DevOps work.
- Credibility with large companies: some large groups are reluctant to work with a freelancer directly. For them, working with a company feels safer than with an individual.
I needed a solution that would protect me while keeping my independence.
Umbrella employment with Kaiporting: a reliable alternative
After talking with other freelancers, I discovered Kaiporting, an umbrella employment service designed for IT and DevOps engineers.
A guaranteed salary every month
I am paid on a fixed date, even if my client is late paying the invoice. This lets me plan my expenses and no longer suffer from irregular payments.
Enhanced credibility with large companies
With umbrella employment, I have employee status, which makes it easier to work with large groups that don't always accept freelancers directly.
Zero admin
Kaiporting handles invoicing and tax and social declarations. I can focus 100% on my work without wasting time on paperwork.
Optimised, transparent pay
I keep up to 65% of my revenue as net pay, with management fees reduced to 4% and no hidden costs.
Full social cover
I benefit from unemployment insurance, a pension, premium health insurance and provident cover. If there's a gap between assignments, I can receive benefits.
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Ready to switch to umbrella employment?
If you are a freelance DevOps engineer looking for a way to secure your income and simplify your management, Kaiporting is an excellent alternative.
