DevOps Tech Lead/Architect (Ireland, Perm)

at  NearForm

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with one or more of GCP/AWS/Azure, ideally AWS
• Designing and implementing production-grade solutions, and automation
• Providing architectural guidance for cloud deployments and migrations
• Experience in implementing security controls and boundaries within architectural design
• Experience working directly with customers and users
• Experience managing software engineering teams
• Deep understanding of agile ways of working
• Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
• Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns
• Hands-on experience with distributed n-tier and service-oriented architectures
• Fluency in cloud-native tooling, such as, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Deep understanding of version control tools, GIT in particular
• Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
• Deep understanding of modern DevOps
• Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders, feeling comfortable in client-facing roles where you will drive technical discussions and advise on best practices and approaches
• Being a AWS certified engineer (any professional certification)
• Travel may be required initially to Cork, Ireland. Once or twice a week as needed. Nearform will cover any travel costs associated

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Being a AWS, Azure or Google Cloud certified/ engineer
• Experience with Shell scripting
• Experience with other cloud technologies
• Experience working as a consultant, client facing experience

ABOUT US

At NearForm, we value collaboration and a curious mindset that fuels our dynamic team. With a decade of experience, we’ve achieved meaningful results for our clients while maintaining the agile and transparent ethos of a startup.
Our focus on digital transformation means creating practical, user-centric products that help enterprises enter markets quickly, enhance customer experiences, and reshape workflows. Bolstered by recent investment, NearForm is gearing up to extend its impact to more enterprises.
Despite our global presence, NearFormers form a close-knit community built on trust and camaraderie. Join us at NearForm and be part of a journey marked by innovation and progress.

You are involved in all aspects of Delivery, Support and Deployment, working directly with NearForm’s clients on projects. You help our clients translate their business and technical requirements into software applications.
You will work in high-performing software teams that are distributed across different locations and at times when you will work in teams alongside the client’s development teams. Our Leads are outcome-driven and deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.

As part of this, you will:

• Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
• Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
• Work closely with client to understand their needs, provide technical advice, and deliver successful solutions.
• Shape and define architectural decisions
• Work hands-on on Cloud architecture, administration and system integration
• Provide reports to client and NearForm leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making