DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, CI/CD & Automation Remote

Thrive IT Systems; Ireland; Remote; EUR 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive IT Systems in Belfast, UK, is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a permanent remote role. You will design, deploy and manage containerized infrastructure to support application lifecycle and business needs.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, implementing IaC with Terraform, and automating with Ansible, Docker and Shell Scripting to optimize CI/CD pipelines and reliability. 5–7 years’ DevOps experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of DevOps experience designing and deploying containerized infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Ansible, and shell scripting.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of Kubernetes-based infrastructure solutions.
• Automate tasks using Ansible, Shell scripts, Terraform, and Docker workflows.
• Ensure security best practices across orchestration and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure infrastructure.
• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backups for Kubernetes.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.
• Document configurations, automation workflows, and troubleshooting steps.
• Drive continuous improvement within the DevOps CICD skill cluster.

Job description

Thrive IT Systems in Belfast, UK, is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a permanent remote role. You will design, deploy and manage containerized infrastructure to support application lifecycle and business needs.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, implementing IaC with Terraform, and automating with Ansible, Docker and Shell Scripting to optimize CI/CD pipelines and reliability. 5–7 years’ DevOps experience preferred.