DevOps Engineer
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Technologies & skills
What you'll be doing
Experienced DevOps or Platform Engineer needed to build, own, and maintain financial operations across the cloud. Responsibilities include Kubernetes management, CI/CD pipeline maintenance with Jenkins, IaC using Terraform, and DevSecOps. Requires 4+ years' experience and AWS proficiency.
- Own Kubernetes management
- Maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
- Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
- DevSecOps (SonarQube, OPA, Falco)
Key requirements
Must-have
- 4+ years industry experience
- Cloud proficiency, preferably AWS
- Extensive experience with Jenkins
- Automation scripting in Python or Bash
- Expertise in financial environments (preferred)
Experience: 4+ years industry experience
Role signals
- Technical focus
- DevOps
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
DevOps Engineer
Dublin (Hybrid)
€70,000-€90,000 (+ quarterly bonus)
Our client needs an experienced DevOps or Platform Engineer to join their team to build, own and maintain financial operations across the cloud. This is a really great opportunity for someone who feels passionately about optimising infrastructure and enjoys the ownership that comes with that.
The role
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Own Kubernetes management
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CI/CD pipeline maintenance using Jenkins
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IaC with Terraform
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DevSecOps (SonarQube, OPA, Falco)
The person
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4+ years industry experience
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Cloud proficiency, preferably AWS
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Jenkins is extremely familiar and the main tool of deployment
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Automation scripts in Python/Bash
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Can apply expertise to financial environments, preferably has experience doing so
The package on offer
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Competitive base salary
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Great bonus scheme
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Health and care package (Pension, private healthcare)
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Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the role is a hands-on DevOps Engineer position focused on managing Kubernetes, maintaining Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and supporting DevSecOps practices in a financial cloud environment.
- Kubernetes hands-on expertise·High
- Jenkins pipeline mastery·High
- Terraform and AWS proficiency·Medium
- DevSecOps integration·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Kubernetes Experience
0–7 minList and reflect on your most relevant Kubernetes projects, focusing on management, scaling, and troubleshooting.
Summarize Jenkins Pipeline Projects
7–14 minPrepare concise examples of Jenkins pipelines you have built or maintained, highlighting automation and integration points.
Refresh Terraform and AWS Knowledge
14–20 minRevisit your Terraform codebases and AWS resource management experience, noting any challenges and solutions.
Prepare DevSecOps Integration Stories
20–25 minThink of specific instances where you integrated security tools into CI/CD workflows and the impact achieved.
Draft Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect and tailor 2-3 questions from the provided list to ask during your interview.
Talking points
, 6 itemsKubernetes Management
You will be expected to own Kubernetes management, so be ready to discuss your experience deploying, scaling, and troubleshooting clusters.
Jenkins CI/CD Pipeline Maintenance
Jenkins is the main deployment tool; prepare examples of designing, maintaining, and optimizing Jenkins pipelines.
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Demonstrate your ability to use Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure, especially in AWS.
DevSecOps Tools (SonarQube, OPA, Falco)
Showcase your familiarity with integrating security tools into DevOps workflows and automating security checks.
Automation Scripting (Python/Bash)
Highlight your experience writing automation scripts to streamline operations and deployments.
Experience in Financial Environments
If you have worked in financial services, prepare to discuss how you addressed compliance, security, and reliability requirements.
What to research
, 4 itemsKubernetes Operations
Review your experience with deploying, scaling, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters, including any automation or monitoring you implemented.
Jenkins Pipeline Design
Prepare to discuss how you have built, maintained, and optimized Jenkins pipelines, including integration with testing and security tools.
Terraform for AWS
Refresh your knowledge of using Terraform to manage AWS infrastructure, focusing on modules, state management, and collaboration.
DevSecOps Tooling
Be ready to explain your experience with SonarQube, OPA, Falco, or similar tools, and how you integrated them into CI/CD workflows.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main challenges your team faces with Kubernetes management today?
Why ask this? To understand the current pain points and where your expertise can add value.
How is Jenkins currently used in your CI/CD processes, and are there any plans to evolve this setup?
Why ask this? To gauge the maturity of their CI/CD pipelines and potential areas for improvement.
What is the team's approach to Infrastructure as Code and collaboration on Terraform modules?
Why ask this? To learn about their IaC practices and team workflows.
How are DevSecOps tools like SonarQube, OPA, or Falco integrated into your deployment pipelines?
Why ask this? To clarify the security posture and expectations for automation.
What does success look like for this role in the first six months?
Why ask this? To understand performance expectations and priorities.
How does the team stay updated with new DevOps tools and best practices?
Why ask this? To assess the culture of learning and innovation.
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