DevOps Engineer
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Technologies & skills
Primary technologies
Cloud & infrastructure
What you'll be doing
DevOps Engineer role in Dublin (hybrid, 1 day onsite) at a fast-growing SaaS company. Focus on AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and automation. Collaborate with engineering and QA to deliver secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and improve platform reliability. Regulated environment; scaling business.
- Support and evolve AWS-based cloud infrastructure
- Manage containerised workloads in Kubernetes (EKS)
- Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD)
- Develop automation scripts in Python and Bash
- Monitor systems, troubleshoot production issues, and support incident response
- Contribute to security best practices and cloud governance
- Improve infrastructure modularity and reusability
Key requirements
Must-have
- 3+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
- Hands-on AWS experience (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda)
- Strong Kubernetes experience in production environments
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Nice-to-have
- Experience in regulated industries or scaling SaaS companies
- Exposure to data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Airflow)
Experience: 3+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
Role signals
- Technical focus
- DevOps, cloud infrastructure, automation, platform reliability
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
DevOps Engineer
Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid - 1 day onsite)
A fast-growing SaaS organisation operating in a regulated environment is looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to join its expanding platform team.
This role is ideal for an engineer with solid cloud and Kubernetes experience who is ready to take greater ownership of infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability within a scaling business.
The Opportunity
You will collaborate closely with Software Engineering and QA teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure. You'll contribute to platform improvements, enhance developer workflows, and help standardise infrastructure practices across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and evolving AWS-based cloud infrastructure
- Managing containerised workloads in Kubernetes (EKS)
- Writing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD)
- Developing automation scripts in Python and Bash
- Monitoring systems, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting incident response
- Contributing to security best practices and cloud governance
- Improving infrastructure modularity and reusability
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
- Hands-on AWS experience (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda)
- Strong Kubernetes experience in production environments
- Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Experience in regulated industries or scaling SaaS companies is a plus
- Exposure to data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Airflow) advantageous
What's On Offer
- Hybrid working (1 day onsite, Dublin City Centre)
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Pension and private healthcare
- Share options
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Flexible working hours
- Wellness and social initiatives
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the DevOps Engineer role focuses on managing and evolving AWS-based infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, and CI/CD pipelines in a regulated SaaS environment, with a strong emphasis on automation, reliability, and collaboration.
- AWS and Kubernetes hands-on expertise·High
- Automation and Infrastructure as Code·High
- CI/CD pipeline optimisation·Medium
- Security and compliance awareness·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
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Your 30-minute plan
Review AWS and Kubernetes Experience
0–8 minList and rehearse specific examples of managing AWS services and Kubernetes clusters in production, focusing on challenges and outcomes.
Prepare Terraform and IaC Stories
8–14 minSelect 1-2 projects where you used Terraform to automate infrastructure, highlighting modularity and collaboration.
Summarise CI/CD Pipeline Achievements
14–20 minOutline your experience building or optimising CI/CD pipelines, noting tools used and measurable improvements.
Gather Security and Incident Response Examples
20–25 minRecall situations where you contributed to security, compliance, or incident response, especially in regulated or SaaS environments.
Prepare Questions and Research the Company
25–30 minDraft your questions for the interview and review the company's public information to tailor your discussion.
Talking points
, 6 itemsAWS Services and Best Practices
You should be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda) and how you've ensured secure, scalable, and reliable cloud environments.
Kubernetes in Production
Prepare examples of managing containerised workloads, troubleshooting issues, and optimising Kubernetes clusters in live environments.
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Demonstrate your ability to write, maintain, and modularise Terraform code to standardise and automate infrastructure provisioning.
CI/CD Pipeline Design and Optimisation
Showcase your experience building and improving CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD, focusing on developer workflow enhancements.
Incident Response and Monitoring
Be ready to discuss how you've monitored systems, responded to incidents, and contributed to platform reliability.
Security and Cloud Governance
Highlight your contributions to security best practices and governance in cloud environments, especially in regulated or scaling SaaS contexts.
What to research
, 5 itemsAWS Services Used in the Role
Review the AWS services mentioned (EKS, EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda) and prepare examples of your hands-on experience with each.
Kubernetes Production Operations
Be ready to discuss your experience managing Kubernetes clusters, including automation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Terraform Codebase and Best Practices
Prepare to talk about how you structure, modularise, and maintain Terraform code for infrastructure automation.
CI/CD Pipeline Tools and Optimisations
Review your experience with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD, focusing on pipeline design and workflow improvements.
Security and Compliance in SaaS or Regulated Environments
Gather examples of how you've contributed to security and compliance in cloud infrastructure, especially in regulated or SaaS settings.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow is the platform team structured, and how does it interact with software engineering and QA?
Why ask this? To understand collaboration expectations and team dynamics.
What are the biggest infrastructure or automation challenges currently facing the team?
Why ask this? To identify immediate priorities and areas where you can add value.
How does the company approach security and compliance, especially given the regulated environment?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations around security practices and governance.
What tools and processes are in place for incident response and post-mortem analysis?
Why ask this? To assess the maturity of operational practices and your potential role in them.
Are there opportunities to contribute to platform architecture or influence technology choices?
Why ask this? To gauge the scope for technical ownership and growth.
How does the team support professional development and knowledge sharing?
Why ask this? To understand the culture of learning and support.
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