A key financial client of ours are currently recruiting for a DevOps/ Platform Engineering Lead to join their team. This role is a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity to work from their offices based in the Munster region with flexibility to work anywhere in Ireland on a remote basis. They are seeking a highly experienced and driven individual to lead our DevOps and Platform engineering efforts. The ideal candidate should have extensive technical knowledge in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices, along with excellent leadership abilities. Initially, the role will focus on hands-on technical contributions, evolving into a leadership position as the team scales.
Responsibilities:
* Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure (Azure, GCP).
* Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient software and IAC delivery.
* Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible).
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
* Implement and enforce security best practices.
* Collaborate with development teams to optimise application performance.
* Hands-on implementation of infrastructure and automation solutions.
* Contribute to the development of platform engineering standards and best practices.
* Act as a leader within the team while also contributing individually to projects.
* Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges.
Platform Engineering Specific Responsibilities (Evolving Responsibilities):
* Develop and execute the platform engineering strategy, aligning with business goals.
* Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers.
* Establish and enforce DevOps standards and governance.
* Manage cloud infrastructure costs and optimise resource utilisation.
* Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Experience:
* Proven experience in DevOps or platform engineering.
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
* Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
* Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform).
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
* Understanding of networking and security principles.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership potential.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented engineer to contribute to a cutting-edge, innovative cloud environment. If you would like to learn more, please contact Ian Donnelly on 01 5222908 or apply below:
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
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