Senior Azure DevOps Engineer (Permanent)
I am engaging experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineers for a permanent position with my Dublin-based client. This role presents an opportunity to contribute to complex cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering initiatives within a fast-paced, enterprise-grade environment.
Location:
Dublin (hybrid model with weekly on-site presence)
Key Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and support robust CI/CD pipelines leveraging Azure DevOps services
Provision, manage, and optimize Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services
Implement automated infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks for production workloads
Partner with software engineering teams to enhance deployment reliability, scalability, and release velocity
Enforce security best practices, governance controls, and compliance requirements across all environments
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and remediate complex platform, infrastructure, and deployment issues
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to junior engineers
Essential Requirements
Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience designing and operating solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform
Advanced expertise in Azure DevOps services, including Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, and Boards
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
Practical experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Proven experience working with JIRA for work item tracking and delivery management
Strong scripting and automation capabilities using PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash
In-depth understanding of CI/CD concepts, pipeline design patterns, and DevOps best practices
Solid experience with Git-based version control systems and branching strategies
Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity, security, and governance frameworks
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills
Desirable Skills
Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer Expert, Solutions Architect)
Experience implementing observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana, and Prometheus
Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Experience working within Agile and Scrum delivery frameworks
Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards including ISO 27001 and GDPR
Must Have:
Stamp 4, EU or Irish Passport. No sponsorship available
Apply now or send your CV to shane.doolin@realtime.jobs