DevOps Engineer II, IRE

Our StoryUnum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.This is a unique opportunity to be part of an end-to-end and holistic DevOps Transformation, enterprise scale.The DevOps Engineer II is a key member of the Engineering Excellence team. They consult with delivery teams and their respective leaders to help with the understanding and adoption of DevOps best practices, and they ensure the Engineering Platform is being used optimally. They participate in the design, development and delivery of DevOps solutions. They trouble-shoot, support and assist teams through the delivery pipeline. Although this role has a particular focus on Platform Engineering the scope may grow to DevOps coaching and consultation.- Do you understand DevOps holistically, beyond tooling and automation? - Would you enjoy the challenge of scaling DevOps enterprise wide? Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesConsulting, advising, supporting and assisting delivery teams within the delivery pipeline as well as our suite of SDLC toolsInfluential member of team, involved with setting direction and deliveringParticipate in design, development and delivery of enterprise scale DevOps practices and solutionsDefine and build CI/CD delivery pipelines to specificationCoaching, demonstrating and teaching DevOps practices Keep our Engineering Platform sharp through upgrades, configurations, installations, integrations, troubleshooting and user managementEnsures that solutions delivered are secure and scalable, and comply with defined standards and best practicesParticipates actively in an Agile team with Agile ceremonies and an Agile mindsetThinks with the mind of the end customer at all times, ensuring solutions seek to improve and delight the customer experienceJob Specifications4+ years IT experience with 2+ years in a DevOps field (essential)Broad knowledge of DevOps concepts and practicesBachelor of Computer Science is preferred or equivalent industry experienceDemonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; experience leading groups of people through discussions, technical or otherwiseIndustry Certifications desirableExperience with tools and scripting languages; such as Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub, SonarQube, Octopus Deploy, Selenium, Artifactory, Powershell and PythonPreferred experience with modern technologies such as virtualization, containerization and cloudExposure with helping delivery teams to adopt DevOps practices and tools to bring measured improvement in software engineering Exposure to Dev, Sec and OpsKnowledge of RDBMSSkilled in Agile development/methodologiesAnalytically minded, critical thinker, positive and motivated with a willingness to drive technical discussionsPassionate about delivering solutions that excite and delight our customers; holds self to high standards of deliveryFocused on continuous improvement: training and certificationDemonstrates a driven attitude, working hard to successfully deliver projects on time & budgetDemonstrates being proactive and adjusts to changing pressures and demands to help the team where it’s needed most#LI-GO1#LI-Hybrid#HybridWhat We OfferOur size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.Company:Unum