DevOps Lead

EFOR; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR is seeking a hands-on DevOps Lead to shape and support our MES program, focusing on scalable deployments, robust monitoring, and compliant operations.

You will drive CI/CD with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions and Jenkins, mentor teams, and translate platform architecture into automated, maintainable solutions for MES (Syncade) and other enterprise apps in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading DevOps in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Proficiency with CI/CD toolchains and IaC.
• Experience with MES or enterprise apps is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for MES deployments.
• Oversee DevOps toolchains, automation, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to drive release, configuration, and system health.
• Translate platform architecture into automated, maintainable solutions.
• Ensure robust monitoring, audit trails, and compliance with industry standards.
• Proactively improve deployment speed, frequency, and resilience.

Skills

DevOps leadership

CI/CD

Scripting

Infrastructure as code

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Monitoring tools

Job description

Are you passionate about DevOps in regulated environments? We’re seeking a hands-on DevOps Lead to shape and support the engineering and delivery practices behind our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) program.

In this role, you will:

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable MES deployments
• Oversee DevOps toolchains, automation, and cloud/on-prem infrastructure
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to drive release, configuration, and system health
• Translate platform architecture into automated, maintainable solutions
• Ensure robust monitoring, audit trails, and compliance with industry standards
• Proactively improve deployment speed, frequency, and resilience

What you bring:

• Proven DevOps leadership in complex, enterprise settings (regulated industry experience a plus)
• Strong skills with CI/CD toolsets (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Scripting and infrastructure-as-code expertise
• MES platform (especially Syncade) or other enterprise application experience strongly preferred
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team skills

Ready to drive digital transformation at the heart of pharmaceutical manufacturing?