Software Engineer - DevOps | PGIM Ireland

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave 23 days

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

PGIM Ireland is seeking a DevOps Engineer to help build scalable applications across Portfolio Management, Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, and HR. The role collaborates with development teams, Senior DevOps engineers, and operates in a hybrid environment.

You will work with AWS/Azure, Terraform, CloudFormation, and GitHub Actions to automate provisioning, CI/CD, and deployment. Strong scripting in Python/PowerShell and a collaborative, agile mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven DevOps engineering experience.
• Experience deploying and managing services in AWS/Azure.
• Strong Git experience with branching, merging and conflict resolution.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD orchestration (GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of Software development processes (Java, Python, SQL, Shell, IaC).
• Experience with Jira for issue tracking and version control.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable applications to support multiple business teams.
• Collaborate with development and Senior DevOps engineers to propose technical solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure provisioning.
• Develop infrastructure provisioning scripts and configuration management.
• Operate in a multi-platform environment including on-premise and cloud.
• Contribute to agile, collaborative ways of working.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Shell/Power scripting

Groovy

CI/CD

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Pip/NPM

Gradle

Maven

Job description

Location: Letterkenny (Hybrid 2-3 days In Office)

What you will do

Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Portfolio Management, Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. You will need to have in-depth technical knowledge of Java or Python together with strong SQL and should feel comfortable working within large internal and external data sets. We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.

What you can expect

This DevOps and Cloud Engineer role will work closely with development teams and Senior DevOps engineers to understand their design/challenges, propose technical solutions, and assist with implementations in our multi-platform environment - on-premise Linux/Windows, AWS, Azure and Fabric Build Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation templates. Implement CI/CD process using GitHub and GitHub actions; ensure continuous, high velocity build, test, and delivery of software solutions through DevOps automation. Develop automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, source code management and new ways to operate and collaborate. Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Shell/Power scripting, Groovy, CloudFormation and Terraform frameworks. In addition to deep technical expertise and DevOps domain experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong desire to new tools and technology and an inclusive attitude!

What you will bring

• 2-3 years of proven experience in DevOps Engineering
• Experience with deploying and managing services in AWS/Azure
• Strong understanding of source control and git - branching schemes, merge types, conflict resolutions
• Experience in developing workflow in CI/CD orchestration tools (GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with various DevOps domains: Software development processes (Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Shell, Infrastructure-as-Code, Configuration-as-Code)
• Issue tracking and versioning (Jira)
• Package managers (pip, npm, uv)
• Build tools (Gradle, Maven)
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Artifact repositories (Artifactory, ECR, Nexus)
• Deployment tools (CloudFormation, Ansible, Terraform)
• Infrastructure and deployment targets (Cloud, datacenters, containers, SaaS, PaaS)
• Ability to perform within a scrum team as well as working independently.

What will set you apart

• AWS / Azure Cloud Certifications
• Experience in application development (Python, Groovy, JavaScript)
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.
• Familiarity with application security domains (static code analysis, SAST, DAST, SCA, xSPM)
• Financial Industry experience
• Strong documentation skills to publish user guides, defects, feature requests, and architecture designs.

What we offer You:

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee's salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

- PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants' gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community.

PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.