Principal DevOps Engineer – Leading the Function!

Archer · Recruitment agency

Full-time•DevOps•€120k/year (EUR)•Dublin, Ireland

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Employment type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Workplace: On-site
Salary: €120k/year (EUR)
Category: DevOps

Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

PHP

Cloud & infrastructure

Kubernetes Terraform AWS Docker CI/CD

What you'll be doing

Principal DevOps Engineer role leading platform strategy and data operations for a global organization in Dublin. Own the Platform Engineering roadmap, drive automation, cloud-native engineering, and DevSecOps practices. Provide technical leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient software.

Key requirements

Must-have

10+ years’ experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Engineering
Strong AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform expertise

Experience: 10+ years

Role signals

Technical focus: DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Automation, DevSecOps
Leadership: Mentoring
Architecture / system design: Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management: Mixed

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Full job description

Principal DevOps Engineer – Leading the Platform Strategy & Data Operations!

- Own the Platform Engineering roadmap across AWS and Kubernetes

- Lead DevOps, cloud platforms, data operations, and AI/MLOps

- Drive engineering transformation through automation and cloud innovation

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Principal DevOps Engineer – Platform Strategy & Data Operations to join a leading global organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. Reporting to the Head of Platform Enablement, you’ll play a strategic technical leadership role, owning the Platform Engineering roadmap while defining the future of developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data operations across the enterprise.

You’ll lead the evolution of modern platform capabilities, driving automation, self-service, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native engineering while working closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Data teams. This role combines strategic technical ownership with hands-on leadership, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient software faster.

Why This Role Stands Out

Own the enterprise Platform Engineering roadmap
Lead cloud-native platforms and automation strategy
Champion DevSecOps and engineering excellence
Influence technology strategy and platform transformation
Provide technical leadership across Platform Engineering

What You Bring

10+ years’ experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Engineering
Strong AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform expertise

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary up to €120,000
Annual performance bonus of 15%
Generous pension 15%
Health and life insurance
Subsidised on-site restaurant

Interested in owning the Platform Engineering roadmap, leading enterprise DevOps strategy, and driving cloud innovation within a global technology environment?

Contact Serena Akbib on +353 1 960 9972 or send your CV to .

Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

Based on this listing, the Principal DevOps Engineer role centers on owning the platform engineering roadmap, leading cloud and automation strategy, and providing technical leadership across AWS, Kubernetes, and data operations within a global enterprise.

Strategic Technical Leadership·High
Cloud-Native Engineering·High
Automation and DevSecOps·High
Cross-Functional Collaboration·Medium

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Your 30-minute plan

Review Core Technologies
0–8 min
Refresh your knowledge and prepare examples involving AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions.
Prepare Roadmap and Transformation Stories
8–15 min
Select 1-2 detailed examples where you owned or led platform engineering or DevOps transformation, including challenges and outcomes.
Summarize Automation and DevSecOps Initiatives
15–21 min
List key automation/self-service projects and how you integrated security into DevOps workflows.
Research Cross-Functional Leadership Approaches
21–26 min
Review your experience collaborating with architecture, security, and data teams, and prepare to discuss your leadership style.
Draft Role-Specific Questions
26–30 min
Prepare thoughtful questions about the roadmap, team challenges, and transformation support to ask during the interview.

Likely questions

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Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

1Can you describe a time when you owned and executed a platform engineering roadmap for a large-scale enterprise?High
Why they may ask
Assesses your strategic planning and execution skills in platform engineering.
Prepare to discuss
- Clear articulation of roadmap creation and alignment with business goals.
- Examples of stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration.
- Measurable outcomes or improvements resulting from the roadmap.
Tip: Use a specific example and quantify impact where possible.
2How have you leveraged AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform to build scalable and resilient platforms?High
Why they may ask
Evaluates your technical depth with the core technologies required for the role.
Prepare to discuss
- Detailed explanation of architecture and deployment strategies.
- Challenges faced and how you overcame them.
- Focus on scalability, resilience, and automation.
Tip: Highlight both design and operational aspects.
3What strategies have you used to drive automation and self-service adoption within engineering teams?High
Why they may ask
Tests your ability to lead automation initiatives and empower teams.
Prepare to discuss
- Specific tools and processes implemented.
- Change management and training approaches.
- Impact on developer productivity and platform reliability.
Tip: Emphasize measurable improvements and adoption rates.
4How do you integrate security (DevSecOps) into your DevOps practices?Medium
Why they may ask
Assesses your approach to embedding security into the development lifecycle.
Prepare to discuss
- Examples of security automation and policy enforcement.
- Collaboration with security teams.
- Outcomes such as reduced vulnerabilities or faster compliance.
Tip: Mention both cultural and technical aspects.
5Describe your experience leading cross-functional teams through technology transformation.Medium
Why they may ask
Evaluates leadership and change management skills in complex environments.
Prepare to discuss
- Clear description of your leadership role.
- Approach to stakeholder alignment and communication.
- Results achieved and lessons learned.
Tip: Focus on your influence and facilitation skills.
6What challenges have you faced implementing cloud-native engineering practices, and how did you overcome them?Medium
Why they may ask
Explores your problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Prepare to discuss
- Specific challenges and context.
- Actions taken to address issues.
- Long-term improvements or process changes.
Tip: Be honest about setbacks and how you learned from them.
7How do you ensure alignment between platform engineering and data operations?Lower
Why they may ask
Assesses your ability to bridge platform and data teams for enterprise goals.
Prepare to discuss
- Examples of collaboration and shared objectives.
- Technical solutions that support both areas.
- Communication strategies used.
Tip: Highlight cross-team initiatives.
8What is your approach to mentoring and developing engineering talent within your teams?Lower
Why they may ask
Evaluates your leadership and talent development skills.
Prepare to discuss
- Mentoring frameworks or practices used.
- Examples of team growth or upskilling.
- Feedback and coaching methods.
Tip: Share a specific mentoring success story.

Talking points

Platform Engineering Roadmap Development
Demonstrate your experience in defining and executing strategic technical roadmaps for platform engineering at scale.
Cloud-Native Architecture and Operations
Showcase your expertise in designing, deploying, and managing AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker environments.
Automation and Self-Service Enablement
Provide examples of driving automation initiatives and building self-service capabilities for engineering teams.
DevSecOps and Security Integration
Explain how you have embedded security practices into DevOps workflows and promoted DevSecOps culture.
Cross-Team Collaboration and Leadership
Highlight your ability to lead and influence across engineering, security, architecture, and data teams.
Driving Engineering Transformation
Discuss your role in leading technology transformation projects, especially those involving cloud and automation.

What to research

AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform Expertise
Review your hands-on experience and recent projects involving these technologies, focusing on scalability, automation, and resilience.
Platform Engineering Roadmap Examples
Prepare to discuss specific instances where you have owned or contributed to a platform engineering or DevOps roadmap.
Automation and Self-Service Initiatives
Gather examples of automation projects and self-service platforms you have led or implemented.
DevSecOps Practices
Be ready to explain how you have integrated security into DevOps processes and promoted a DevSecOps culture.

Questions to ask

How is the platform engineering roadmap currently defined and measured for success?
Why ask this? Clarifies expectations and how your impact will be evaluated.
What are the biggest challenges the team faces in cloud platform transformation today?
Why ask this? Identifies immediate priorities and potential obstacles.
How do platform engineering and data operations collaborate within the organization?
Why ask this? Reveals cross-team dynamics and integration points.
What is the organization's approach to DevSecOps and security automation?
Why ask this? Assesses maturity of security practices and your potential influence.
How is success in this Principal DevOps Engineer role typically recognized and rewarded?
Why ask this? Helps you understand performance metrics and growth opportunities.
What support is available for driving engineering transformation and adoption of new technologies?
Why ask this? This helps you check whether the Principal DevOps Engineer – Leading the Function! matches the work you want.

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