DevOps Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior DevOps / Release Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS and its associated tools, with strong skills in managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with Kubernetes is highly desirable. While not essential, an interest or experience in crypto or blockchain technologies would be a bonus.

This is a critical role in ensuring seamless deployment, scalability, and reliability of applications in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure on AWS.
• Leverage AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation (or Terraform) to optimize infrastructure.
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable application delivery.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker (preferred but not required).
• Optimize orchestration and deployment processes for containerized workloads.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Analyze system performance and proactively address bottlenecks or potential issues.
• Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment.
• Advocate for DevOps best practices and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure infrastructure meets high security standards and complies with regulatory requirements.

Key Qualifications

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and tools.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Automation skills using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell.
• Expertise in managing and scaling cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience with system monitoring and logging tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Docker containerization.
• Blockchain/Crypto:
• An understanding of blockchain technologies or a genuine interest in the crypto space.
• Knowledge of database management in cloud environments.

Perks and Benefits

• Remote Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Ireland or the UK.
• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to training and development to stay at the forefront of cloud and DevOps technologies.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to building cutting-edge solutions.