DevOps Engineer – Contract
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What you'll be doing
Senior DevOps Engineer (6-month rolling contract) for a financial services company in Ireland. Hybrid role (2-3 days/week in office) focused on projects within the financial regulations team. Requires strong skills in CI/CD, Jenkins, Ansible, and Oracle database deployment automation.
Key requirements
Must-have
- Understanding of SDLC and Jenkins Pipeline
- Strong technical skills in Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible, Subversion
- Experience with DevOps CI/CD applications and automated build and deploy configuration and processes
- Experience with Datical, Jenkins, and Ansible
- Experience of Oracle database deployment automation or other major relational database platforms
- Knowledge of Agile software development practices (Scrum)
- Ability to support clients in a fast paced environment in critical situations
Role signals
- Technical focus
- DevOps
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Senior DevOps Engineer
6 Month Rolling Contract
Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office
My client are an international Financial Services company who have a large operation in Dublin. They are urgently seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their team on a 6 month rolling contract to carry out projects in their financial regulations team.
Requirements for the role:
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Must have understanding of SDLC and Jenkins Pipeline
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Strong technical skills in Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Ansible & Subversion.
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Experience with DevOps CI/CD applications and automated build and deploy configuration and processes. Datical, Jenkins and Ansible experience required.
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Must have experience of Oracle database deployment automation or other major relational database platforms
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Knowledge of Agile software development practices (Scrum) and experience in working in Agile environment
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Able to support clients in a fast paced environment in critical situations.
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Interview prep pack
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Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the role is a hands-on Senior DevOps Engineer contract position focused on CI/CD automation, Jenkins pipelines, and Oracle database deployment automation within a financial services environment.
- Hands-on CI/CD automation·High
- Database deployment automation·High
- Agile team collaboration·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review Jenkins and Ansible Projects
0–8 minPrepare to discuss specific examples of pipeline automation and configuration management using Jenkins and Ansible.
Summarize Database Deployment Automation Experience
8–15 minList your experience automating Oracle or other relational database deployments, focusing on tools and outcomes.
Refresh Knowledge of DevOps Toolchain
15–20 minRevisit your experience with Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Artifactory, and Subversion, and prepare integration examples.
Prepare Agile/Scrum Collaboration Stories
20–25 minSelect examples of working in Agile teams and supporting iterative delivery with DevOps practices.
Plan Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minChoose 2-3 questions from the provided list to ask during the interview.
Talking points
, 5 itemsCI/CD Pipeline Design and Automation
You will need to demonstrate experience building and maintaining automated build and deployment pipelines, especially using Jenkins and Ansible.
Oracle Database Deployment Automation
The role requires hands-on experience automating deployments for Oracle or similar relational databases, which is critical for the projects in this team.
Toolchain Proficiency (Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Artifactory, Subversion)
You should be able to discuss your experience integrating and using these tools in a DevOps workflow.
Working in Agile/Scrum Environments
The team operates in an Agile environment, so examples of collaborating in Scrum teams and adapting to iterative delivery are important.
Supporting Critical Situations
The ability to support clients in fast-paced, high-pressure situations is emphasized, so prepare examples of troubleshooting or resolving urgent issues.
What to research
, 4 itemsJenkins Pipeline Implementation
Review your experience with Jenkins, especially pipeline as code, and be ready to discuss specific automation projects.
Oracle Database Deployment Automation
Prepare examples of automating database deployments, particularly with Oracle or similar platforms, and tools like Datical or Ansible.
DevOps Toolchain Integration
Refresh your knowledge of integrating Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Artifactory, and Subversion into CI/CD workflows.
Agile/Scrum Collaboration
Recall specific experiences working in Agile teams, focusing on how DevOps practices supported iterative delivery.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsWhat are the main DevOps challenges currently faced by the financial regulations team?
Why ask this? To understand the team's pain points and how your skills can address them.
How is success measured for DevOps projects in this role?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations and key performance indicators.
What is the current technology stack for CI/CD and database automation?
Why ask this? To confirm the tools and platforms you will be working with.
How does the team handle urgent production incidents or critical situations?
Why ask this? To gauge the support structure and escalation processes.
What is the typical workflow between DevOps and development teams in your Agile environment?
Why ask this? To understand collaboration and communication practices.
Are there opportunities to contribute to process improvements or tool selection during the contract?
Why ask this? To assess the potential for impact and innovation in the role.
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