Senior DevOps Consultant

Job Description

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Join our fintech team as a Senior DevOps Consultant to lead cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and production support in a fast-paced, regulated environment. 12+ years of DevOps expertise required; 8–24 month contract with on-call rotation.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Consultant to join our team in a dynamic and fast-paced fintech environment, where adaptability, expertise, and a proactive mindset are key to success. This is a contractor role with an initial duration of 8 months, extendable up to 24 months based on project requirements.

Responsibilities\n

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• Lead the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions using PCF and AWS in a regulated fintech setting.
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• Design, build, and maintain advanced CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Forge, and XLR.
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• Configure, manage, and optimize messaging platforms such as Kafka and NATS for seamless data flow.
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• Monitor, analyze, and enhance system performance with Dynatrace and Splunk, ensuring reliability and compliance.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance systems.
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• Develop and optimize database queries for Postgres, Cassandra, and Oracle, ensuring data accuracy and availability.
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• Provide Production Support for critical fintech applications, ensuring system stability, incident resolution, and adherence to SLAs.
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• Participate in on-call rotations (approximately 1 in 4 weeks), providing Production Application Support and handling ITSM-related activities such as incident, problem, and change management.
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• Provide strategic insights and technical leadership to ensure compliance with fintech standards.
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• Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices in fintech.
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Required Skills & Experience\n

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• 12+ years of hands‑on experience in DevOps, system operations, or infrastructure engineering.
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• Deep expertise in PCF and AWS with proven fintech project experience.
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• Strong proficiency in CI/CD automation tools (Jenkins, Forge, XLR).
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• Hands‑on experience with Kafka, NATS, and other messaging systems.
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• Advanced skills in monitoring, performance tuning, and production support (Dynatrace, Splunk).
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• Proven ability to write and optimize queries for Postgres, Cassandra, and Oracle databases.
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• Strong background in infrastructure and system operations, forming the foundation for adaptability and contribution in complex environments.
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• Demonstrated experience in production support environments within fintech, including knowledge of compliance, security, and regulatory requirements.
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• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with proven cross‑team collaboration.
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• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in an extremely busy environment.
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Preferred Qualifications\n

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• Prior consulting experience or work in large‑scale enterprise fintech environments.
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• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
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• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
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• Familiarity with ITSM processes and best practices in incident, problem, and change management.
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• Strong understanding of financial data security and regulatory compliance.
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Application Questions\n

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• Do you currently have the legal right to work in Ireland for this role without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future?
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• Please note this position requires participation in a weekend on‑call rotation (about once every 4–6 weeks). Are you comfortable with this requirement?
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