DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer (Junior)

Are you a junior-level DevOps Engineer ready to support cloud infrastructure through your automation and scripting skills?

Do you have experience with Python and Azure, and are you flexible to work in a hybrid model with occasional onsite presence?

Are you looking to join a technical team where you can contribute to national-scale digital services and continue building your DevOps career?

Location: Based in Wexford – Hybrid – Up to 2 days onsite, as needed, in either Wexford or Dublin.

Start Date: June 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours/day between 08:00–18:00

Contract Duration: 12 months

The role in brief:

Our client is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the development and management of hybrid Azure infrastructure through automation, scripting, and cloud best practices. You will play a key role in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, maintaining network configurations, and collaborating on CI/CD integration. The role is offered on a full-time basis, with a hybrid working pattern requiring up to onsite days in Wexford or Dublin. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience who holds an AZ-104 (or higher) certification and is ready to contribute to secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in a fast-paced environment. A valid Full Irish driver’s license and own transport are essential due to the occasional travel requirements.

Key Requirements (Mandatory):

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience junior-level DevOps experience
• Availability from the commencement date
• NFQ Level 6 (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or IT
• Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 (or higher) certification
• Full Irish driving license and own transport for occasional onsite attendance

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years in software framework development and maintenance
• 3+ years in Python development and Azure IaC (preferably using Bicep)
• 3+ years in Azure hybrid network design and configuration
• 3+ years managing Azure environments (monitoring, logging, alerting)
• Proven ability to work independently and produce robust documentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain Bicep IaC scripts for Azure
• Develop automation tools and scripts in Python
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with development teams
• Optimize infrastructure for performance and cost
• Configure hybrid cloud networks (hub-spoke, firewalls, DNS, Azure Front Door, etc.)
• Implement and maintain security best practices
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues
• Document systems and procedures thoroughly

Application Process:

Please submit your CV, including qualifications, relevant certifications, and experience.

Note: This position is subject to a pass/fail criteria based on the qualifications and experience stated above. Only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements with at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered.

If you are a qualified candidate interested in this opportunity, please apply.