DevOps Engineer
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At a glance
Technologies & skills
Primary technologies
Cloud & infrastructure
What you'll be doing
Hybrid DevOps Engineer contract in Ireland. Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, managing AWS/Azure infrastructure, working with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and improving system reliability, security, and automation. Requires 3+ years' DevOps/cloud experience and strong scripting skills.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure/AWS environments
- Work with Docker, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code
- Improve system reliability, scalability, monitoring and performance
- Implement security, access controls and DevSecOps best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues and support technical escalations
- Automate repetitive processes and improve development workflows
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams
Key requirements
Must-have
- 3+ years' experience in a DevOps, Cloud or Infrastructure role
- Strong experience with Azure or AWS
- Good knowledge of Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and Git
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins
- Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python
- Understanding of networking, security and cloud architecture
Experience: 3+ years
Role signals
- Technical focus
- DevOps, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, automation
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
DevOps Engineer
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Dublin
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€400-500
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Hybrid
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12-month contract
The Role
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Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
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Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure/AWS environments.
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Work with Docker, Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code.
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Improve system reliability, scalability, monitoring and performance.
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Implement security, access controls and DevSecOps best practices.
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Troubleshoot production issues and support technical escalations.
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Automate repetitive processes and improve development workflows.
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Collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams.
About You
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3+ years' experience in a DevOps, Cloud or Infrastructure role.
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Strong experience with Azure or AWS.
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Good knowledge of Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and Git.
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
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Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash or Python.
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Understanding of networking, security and cloud architecture.
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the DevOps Engineer contract role in Ireland focuses on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and implementing automation and security best practices using modern DevOps tools.
- Hands-on DevOps experience·High
- Cloud platform proficiency (AWS/Azure)·High
- Automation and scripting skills·High
- Security and DevSecOps awareness·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Recent DevOps Projects
0–7 minList and summarize your most relevant DevOps projects, focusing on CI/CD, cloud, and automation.
Refresh Key Technologies
7–15 minSpend time reviewing Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and your preferred scripting language.
Prepare STAR Examples
15–21 minDraft concise STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) stories for troubleshooting, automation, and security implementation.
Research the Team and Tools
21–26 minPrepare questions about the team's structure, workflows, and current toolset to ask during the interview.
Practice Technical Explanations
26–30 minRehearse explaining complex technical concepts and solutions clearly and confidently.
Talking points
, 6 itemsCI/CD Pipeline Implementation
You should be ready to discuss your experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, as this is a core responsibility.
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Demonstrating hands-on experience with AWS or Azure is essential, as the role requires managing and optimizing cloud environments.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
You will likely need to show how you have used Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure, highlighting automation and repeatability.
Containerization and Orchestration
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is required, so prepare examples of deploying and managing containerized applications.
Scripting and Automation
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) are needed to automate processes and improve workflows.
DevSecOps and Security Best Practices
You should be able to explain how you have implemented security and access controls in DevOps environments.
What to research
, 4 itemsReview CI/CD Tools
Refresh your knowledge and hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
Deep Dive into AWS and Azure Services
Be ready to discuss specific services, architectures, and management strategies for both cloud platforms.
Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
Prepare examples of how you have used Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes
Review your experience deploying and managing containers in production, including orchestration and troubleshooting.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the primary CI/CD tools and workflows currently in use?
Why ask this? To understand the technical environment and where your experience aligns.
How is the DevOps team structured and how do they collaborate with development and security teams?
Why ask this? To gauge team dynamics and collaboration expectations.
What are the main challenges the team is currently facing with cloud infrastructure or automation?
Why ask this? To identify key pain points and where you can add value.
How is success measured for this role over the 12-month contract?
Why ask this? To clarify performance expectations and deliverables.
Are there any upcoming projects or migrations involving AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes?
Why ask this? To learn about future initiatives and opportunities for impact.
What is the process for handling production incidents and technical escalations?
Why ask this? To understand incident management protocols and your potential responsibilities.
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