Staff Level DevOps (AWS) Engineer – Dublin/Remote (2 days onsite pw)

IT Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Search's client in Dublin City is seeking a Staff level AWS DevOps Engineer to join the Platform team, with hybrid work including two onsite days per week. You will lead architecture discussions with Developers and Quality teams, own deployment pipelines, and drive security at scale using AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and Python, while mentoring engineering staff.

This role demands 10+ years in Platform/DevOps and strong leadership; only candidates eligible to work permanently in Ireland will be

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial experience in a Platform/DevOps environment, most recent years in a technical leadership role.
• Significant AWS Architecture knowledge.
• Kubernetes depth of knowledge to expert level.
• Ideally have worked in depth with Kubernetes Clusters, AWS Services, IaC (Terraform ideally), Python/Go on a daily basis for scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong internal relationships with Developers and Quality teams to deliver architecture on an ongoing basis, working closely with Architects to execute pipelines
• Be internal SME for Architecture issues relating to AWS as well as strategic input into Kubernetes best practice
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives across all areas of deployment
• Work with other business heads to agree on strategic approach to Platform Engineering
• Focus on areas such as security at scale, taking ownership of high quality output across deployment and create/manage/amend CI/CD pipelines to a deep level
• Automation through (Python or similar)
• Evidence based attitude to work, ability to back up ideas and recognise errors and change course accordingly
• Proven experience of AWS Services, Pipelining, Kubernetes, Terraform and Python a given

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Go

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Staff Level DevOps (AWS) Engineer – Dublin/Remote (2 days onsite pw)

My client, based in Dublin City, is a leader in providing technology to Life Science regulatory processes and is continuing to expand its Platform team.

They have partnered with IT Search to engage a Senior (to Staff level) AWS DevOps Engineer to work alongside Engineering Heads and work on complex issues relating to automation, CI/CD, business logic, security and design matters.

The role:

• Develop strong internal relationships with Developers and Quality teams to deliver architecture on an ongoing basis, working closely with Architects to execute pipelines
• Be internal SME for Architectural issues relating to AWS as well as strategic input in to Kubernetes best practice
• Identify and lead improvement initiatives across all areas of deployment
• Work with other business heads to agree on strategic approach to Platform Engineering
• Focus on areas such as security at scale, taking ownership of high quality output across deployment and create/manage/amend CI/CD pipelines to a deep level
• Automation through (Python or similar)
• Evidence based attitude to work, ability to back up ideas and recognise errors and change course accordingly
• Proven experience of AWS Services, Pipelining, Kubernetes, Terraform and Python a given
• Role Requirements:10+ years of commercial experience in a Platform/DevOps Environment, most recent years in a technical leadership role
• Significant AWS Architecture knowledge
• Kubernetes depth of knowledge to expert level
• Ideally have worked in depth with Kubernetes Clusters (maintaining as well as building rather than simply deploying), AWS Services (as a preference), IaC (Terraform ideally), Python/Go on a daily basis for ongoing scripting and automation

This is a high potential position with a well-established firm to join a highly experienced and talented team, with a strong benefits package and work life balance.

We can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work on a permanent basis in Ireland.