DevOps Engineer and Release Manager

Are you ready to drive the stability, efficiency, and scalability of mission-critical systems? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of infrastructure, cloud architecture, and release management?

We are looking for a seasoned DevOps Engineer and Release Manager to join our team in Dublin.

In this hybrid, permanent role, you will be responsible for end-to-end infrastructure management and deployment processes across cloud (primarily Azure) and non-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll play an essential part in maintaining system reliability, streamlining release processes, and ensuring seamless collaboration across technical teams. Your core responsibilities include:

• Systems Administration: Configure, monitor, back up, and maintain applications and services for optimal performance and availability.
• Incident Management: Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues, keeping stakeholders updated throughout the incident lifecycle.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design and maintain automated build, deployment, and configuration processes for efficient and reliable release cycles.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage Azure cloud resources, including Virtual Machines, AKS, ASP, Blob storage, and geo-replication.
• Technical Solution Evaluation: Assess and recommend technology solutions that align with business needs and system architecture.
• Release Engineering: Oversee cloud-based release processes, ensuring adherence to change management and risk mitigation practices.
• Performance Monitoring: Leverage metrics to monitor infrastructure health, pinpoint performance bottlenecks, and optimize resource use.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, providing L3 support and facilitating communication during incidents.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Experience: 6+ years in DevOps, Release Engineering, or a similar role, with a focus on cloud environments (Azure preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud architecture (Azure), automation tools (SALT, etc.), CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Change Management: Experience with tools like ServiceNow for effective change management.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting in complex, distributed systems.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and emerging DevOps practices.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk for system health monitoring and performance tracking.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your technical expertise will drive operational excellence and seamless delivery, we’d love to hear from you!