DevOpsMLOps Architect

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead the design and implementation of a new DevOps & Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practice using Red Hat OpenShift AI for a key public sector client in Ireland. You will be responsible for creating and introducing the DevOps/MLOps practices that will transform our customers development practices from its current state to a modern agile and automated operational model.  While extensive experience in DevOps is essential we are open to candidates who have an interest in MLOps concepts and are eager to develop their skills in this area.  Candidate ideally must be able to be on client location as the role required an on-site hybrid presence in Dublin 2-3 days per week.  

Responsibilities

• Work with the customer to develop a scalable secure and robust DevOps/MLOps framework to meet the business needs

• Establish and document best practices standards and governance for the operation a Kubernetes based container platform in a large-scale environment.

• Act as the primary technical authority and evangelist for DevOps/MLOps in the customer organisation championing a culture of automation collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Assist the customer develop CI/CD pipelines for Software Development and Machine Learning ensuring reproducibility auditability and traceability

• Supporting multi-stack development teams on each stage of the SDLC.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a small team of DevOps/MLOps Engineers.

• Oversee the work of the engineering team ensuring architectural integrity and quality standards are met.

• Assist in and developing DevOps/MLOps talent within the organisation

• Supporting automated deployments release planning and troubleshooting in both non-prod and prod clusters.

• Coordinate Regular patch updates to Kubernetes base images and node management in a controlled and automated process.

• Assist with Route Ingress Service and networking troubleshooting on Kubernetes software defined network.
• Monitoring support and effective service uptime management in a 24 X 7 based environment.

Qualifications :

Key Skills / Experience

• Demonstrable experience supporting multi-cluster OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• OpenShift cluster administrative operations such as scale nodes upgrades and granting permissions to users and groups.

• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and lifecycle with willingness to learn and develop MLOps principles and skills.

• Configure OpenShift namespaces network policies resource quotas and node selectors.

• Observability tooling with strong experience working with Prometheus Grafana ELK and related technologies.
• Kubernetes Operators life-cycle management custom resource configuration and upgrades.
• Route Ingress Service and networking troubleshooting on Kubernetes based SDN.
• Experience supporting underlying infrastructure components for TCP/IP networks eg DHCP and DNS services.
• GitOps management for deployments configuration and state management for clusters.
• CI/CD automation and industry standards for DEVOPS principles.
• Work in agile based environments with the ability to analyze and report incidents proactively seeking continuous improvements.
• Kubernetes storage support with file block PVC Object Storage. Knowledge of Ceph Noobaa ODF OpenShift Container Storage or related.

Basic Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.

• 2 years as a DevOps technical lead / Architect

• 5 years experience with Linux systems administration and networking
• 5 years experience supporting Java (or similar) based development teams.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform.
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time