DevOps Engineer

Zinkworks; Athlone; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinkworks is seeking a seasoned Platform/DevOps engineer to advance CI/CD pipelines, automate releases on OpenShift, and maintain network service tooling. You will manage Kubernetes/OpenShift workloads, implement GitOps practices, and ensure code quality with SonarQube and Snyk in a regulated enterprise environment.

Based in Ireland, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver automated, scalable infrastructure, while continuously improving deployment processes and security

Qualifications

• 5+ years in platform, DevOps, release, or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, pipeline-as-code, and Git-based workflows.
• Solid Linux administration skills and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Experience running containerised workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift with GitOps tooling like ArgoCD.
• Familiarity with code quality and security tools (SonarQube, Snyk) and service mesh (Istio) and Identity/SSO (Keycloak).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and shared pipeline templates across groups.
• Own the compliance layer of the delivery process - integrate SonarQube and Snyk checks and enforce code standards.
• Manage application releases to OpenShift via GitOps/ArgoCD, including pre-prod and prod within change windows.
• Administer and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters - node issues, cluster failures, platform incidents.
• Deliver package deployments to Cisco NSO and Itential IAP, including network orchestration workflows and server access.
• Maintain platform infrastructure through Ansible automation and self-managed GitLab runners; update documentation and runbooks.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

Pipeline as code

Git-based workflows

Linux administration

Bash

Python

Ansible

ArgoCD

Istio

Keycloak

Tools

OpenShift

Cisco NSO

Itential IAP

SonarQube

Snyk

Job description

About Zinkworks

Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.

About Zinkworks

Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and shared pipeline templates used across multiple development groups


• Own the compliance layer of the delivery process - integrating and automating SonarQube and Snyk checks, and writing tooling that enforces organisational code standards


• Manage application releases to OpenShift, deployed via GitOps/ArgoCD, including pre-production and production releases executed within formal change windows


• Administer and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters - node issues, cluster failures, and platform-level incidents


• Deliver package deployments and configuration changes to Cisco NSO and Itential IAP, including custom network orchestration workflows, user access, and administration of the underlying servers


• Maintain platform infrastructure through Ansible automation and self-managed GitLab runners, alongside platform documentation and incident runbooks

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years in platform, DevOps, release, or infrastructure engineering roles


• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, pipeline-as-code, and Git-based workflows


• Solid Linux administration skills and scripting experience (Bash, Python) with Ansible for configuration management and automation


• Experience running containerised workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift, ideally with GitOps tooling such as ArgoCD


• Familiarity with code quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, Snyk) and with service mesh (Istio) and identity/SSO (Keycloak) configuration


• Willingness to learn network orchestration platforms (Cisco NSO, Itential IAP) - used here to deliver and maintain automated network service workflows


• Experience supporting production systems in a regulated or enterprise environment, working to a structured change management process

Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks

At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.

Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.