DevOps Engineer (Contract)
About the job
Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Location: Remote / Ireland-based
Duration: 6-12 Months (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Day Rate: Competitive, DOE
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer (Contract) to support ongoing infrastructure and deployment initiatives across multiple environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipeline development, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient software delivery.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering teams on high-impact projects, driving improvements in reliability, automation, and DevOps best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery.
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Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
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Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Automate routine operational tasks and deployment processes using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
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Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions.
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Ensure security, compliance, and availability across all environments.
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Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve deployment workflows and release quality.
Required Skills & Experience
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3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering roles.
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Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud services.
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Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar).
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Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or equivalent.
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Expertise with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized application deployment.
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Experience managing monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
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Understanding of networking, security, and version control (Git).
Nice to Have
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Familiarity with Helm, Ansible, or Puppet/Chef for configuration management.
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Experience implementing DevSecOps practices.
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Exposure to serverless architectures or microservices.
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Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in cloud environments.
