DevOps/MLOps Architect

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design and implementation of a new DevOps & Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practice using Red Hat OpenShift AI for a key public sector client in Ireland. You will be responsible for creating and introducing the DevOps/MLOps practices that will transform our customers development practices from its current state to a modern, agile, and automated operational model. While extensive experience in DevOps is essential, we are open to candidates who have an interest in MLOps concepts and are eager to develop their skills in this area. Candidate ideally must be able to be on client location as the role required an on-site hybrid presence in Dublin 2-3 days per week.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

• Work with the customer to develop a scalable, secure and robust DevOps/MLOps framework to meet the business needs
• Establish and document best practices, standards and governance for the operation a Kubernetes based container platform in a large-scale environment.
• Act as the primary technical authority and evangelist for DevOps/MLOps in the customer organisation, championing a culture of automation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Assist the customer develop CI/CD pipelines for Software Development and Machine Learning, ensuring reproducibility, auditability, and traceability
• Supporting multi-stack development teams on each stage of the SDLC.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of DevOps/MLOps Engineers.
• Oversee the work of the engineering team, ensuring architectural integrity and quality standards are met.
• Assist in and developing DevOps/MLOps talent within the organisation
• Supporting automated deployments, release planning and troubleshooting in both non-prod and prod clusters.
• Coordinate Regular patch updates to Kubernetes, base images and node management in a controlled and automated process.
• Assist with Route, Ingress, Service and networking troubleshooting on Kubernetes software defined network.
• Monitoring support and effective service uptime management in a 24 X 7 based environment.

• Demonstrable experience, supporting multi-cluster OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• OpenShift cluster administrative operations, such as scale nodes, upgrades, and granting permissions to users and groups.
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and lifecycle, with willingness to learn and develop MLOps principles and skills.
• Configure OpenShift namespaces, network policies, resource quotas, and node selectors.
• Observability tooling, with strong experience working with Prometheus, Grafana ELK and related technologies.
• Kubernetes Operators life-cycle management, custom resource configuration and upgrades.
• Route, Ingress, Service and networking troubleshooting on Kubernetes based SDN.
• Experience supporting underlying infrastructure components for TCP/IP networks e.g. DHCP and DNS services.
• GitOps management for deployments, configuration and state management for clusters.
• CI/CD automation and industry standards for DEVOPS principles.
• Work in agile based environments, with the ability to analyze and report incidents proactively, seeking continuous improvements.
• Kubernetes storage support with file, block, PVC, Object Storage. Knowledge of Ceph, Noobaa, ODF, OpenShift Container Storage or related.

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years as a DevOps technical lead / Architect
• 5+ years experience with Linux systems administration and networking
• 5+ years experience supporting Java (or similar) based development teams.

Why Version 1?

• At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.
• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people's individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1's Annual Excellence Awards & 'Call-Out' platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Location: Dublin, Ireland