DevOps Architect

At Hertz, customer experience is at the forefront of everything we do. To help us build functional systems that improve customer experience we are now looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Architect. This role is responsible for managing the cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for the Data Platform and Data Engineering team. They will work closely with the Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering team and the Enterprise DevOps team, acting as a bridge between development and operations by applying a software engineering mindset to system administration tasks. Daily activities include but not limited to solution architecture, infrastructure monitoring, incident response, and automated infrastructure and application deployments across all software development lifecycles.
What You’ll Do:
Build CI/CD Pipeline capabilities using Jenkins, Cloudbees, or ArgoCD,
Build/maintain Infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible
Perform root cause analysis for production errors,
Design and lead the implementation of devops automation processes including Infrastructure as Code, Software deployment,
This is primarily an individual contributor role, but will likely also include management of a few less senior DevOps resources,
Research problems and break them into deliverable parts,
Ability to work in both a strategic long term mindset and a lean mindset with rapid delivery,
Developing cloud first, global IaaS, CI/CD, and general automation processes utilizing the appropriate technology for the task at hand,
We are looking for an aptitude and willingness to learn,
Ability to show kindness and empathy when building software for end users,
We admire engineering excellence and professionals that take pride in their work,
We value engineers who are obsessed with the end user experience of their product.
What We’re Looking For:
10+ years total of software engineering, system administration, and/or devops; Bachelor or Masters in Computer Science or other related field preferred
Strategic and long term thinking skills
Experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer or similar software engineering role
Experience with git and git workflows
Experience in CI/CD principles and Pipeline development (preferably in Jenkins, ArgoCD or Cloudbees)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and tools including Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation preferred
Experience deploying to cloud environments
Experience in cloud resource optimization preferred
Experience with Linux and Windows system administration
Working knowledge of Lean and Agile methodologies
Hertz is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland (Valid EU Passport / Relevant Visa).
What You’ll Get:
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements,
Opportunity to work 20 days of the year abroad,
22 days holidays on hire rising to 27 days with service,
Occupational Pension Scheme with up to 7% company matched contribution,
Life Assurance Cover payable at 4 times base salary,
Employee Friends & Family rental discount (40% discount for employee & partner; 30% discount for up to 8 additional family/friends),
Tuition support plus access to comprehensive online learning platform,
10 days paid study leave & paid exam leave where exams fall during work hours,
Income protection for long term illness,
Professional membership fees paid in full annually where membership relates directly to role,
Bike to Work & Travel Pass schemes,
Profit sharing,
Employee Assistance Programme,
Onsite Occupational Health support,
Christmas savings scheme,

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