Job Description: Senior Cloud Engineer (Contract)
Location: Remote within Ireland Duration: 6 Months with possible extensions
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer to lead the design and delivery of large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud native applications. This role requires a heavy-hitter with extensive experience in microservices architecture, DevSecOps integration, and technical leadership within global, cross-cultural environments.
The successful consultant will be responsible for driving architectural strategy, modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native environments (PCF/Azure/PKS), and implementing robust security frameworks (OIDC/OAuth2).
Key Responsibilities
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Architectural Leadership: Design and oversee the deployment of cloud-native microservices and micro-frontend architectures.
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API Strategy: Implement and manage federated GraphQL APIs using Apollo Router/Studio to streamline data access and reduce API duplication.
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Security & Identity: Lead the implementation of application security protocols, specifically AuthN/AuthZ using OIDC, OAuth2, RBAC, and ABAC.
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DevSecOps Advocacy: Standardize CI/CD pipelines and codified deployment processes using GitLab and Jenkins to ensure high-frequency, secure releases.
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Data Strategy: Architect solutions across diverse data persistence technologies, including RDBMS (Postgres, SQL Server) and NoSQL/Object Storage (Redis, ECS S3).
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Stakeholder Management: Act as a bridge between engineering teams and executive leadership, providing technical direction to large-scale global development groups.
Technical Requirements
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Cloud & Infrastructure: Proven expertise in Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), PKS, or Azure.
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Languages: Strong background in Java/Kotlin and the Spring Ecosystem (Boot, Security).
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API & Middleware: Advanced knowledge of GraphQL (Apollo) and RESTful API design.
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Data Technologies: Proficiency in Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server, Redis, and S3-compatible storage (ECS).
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DevOps Tools: Expert-level experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, and Gradle.
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Security: Deep understanding of SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2 frameworks.
Professional Experience & Skills
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Experience: 7+ years in IT, with a significant portion dedicated to Senior Architecture roles in Enterprise environments (Finance, Supply Chain, or Tech Manufacturing).
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Agile Mastery: Deep experience working within Kanban and Scrum frameworks.
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Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy for large teams (100+) across multiple time zones (Ireland, US, India, Romania).
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Problem Solving: A track record of delivering complex migrations and remediation projects with zero downtime.
Education & Certifications
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B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field.
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Pivotal Cloud Foundry Cloud Architect certification or equivalent.
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Patent-holding experience or "Proven Professional" status in storage/cloud technologies is highly desirable.
