Lead DevOps Engineer – Jenkins Expert New

Lead DevOps Engineer – Jenkins Expert

Dublin or Cork | €115–125K + Bonus & Benefits | Hybrid

Must hold Stamp 4 visa and be based within commuting distance of Cork or Dublin.

Our client, a global leader in financial services technology, is looking for a hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer to design and drive the next-generation enterprise CI/CD pipeline strategy. This role is all about building and scaling a world-class Jenkins platform, embedding DevOps best practices, and leading a high-performing engineering team.

• Own the CI/CD strategy – design, implement, and scale enterprise pipelines using Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, and Git.
• Build & lead – mentor DevOps engineers, drive automation, and ensure best-in-class deployment practices.
• Champion DevOps culture – promote IaC, automation, security, compliance, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Innovate & optimize – streamline delivery, strengthen governance, and push operational excellence.

• Proven Jenkins expertise – building, scaling, and managing enterprise CI/CD platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Octopus Deploy, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Solid coding skills (Python, Node.js) + IaC experience (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker).
• 8+ years in DevOps, ideally in financial services or regulated industries.
• 3+ years leading teams and delivering CI/CD solutions at scale.
• Strong grasp of DevOps methodologies and ITIL frameworks.
• Collaborative leader, proactive problem-solver, passionate about innovation.
• Must hold Stamp 4 visa and be based within commuting distance of Cork or Dublin.

• €115–125K + Bonus
• Health, Pension & full benefits package
• Hybrid flexibility
• Career growth + funded training & certifications

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