Technical Lead - DevOps (Perm, Ireland, Remote)

About Nearform

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.  

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. 

About the Technical Lead Role:

• 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.
• Ensure best practices in DevOps, software development and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
• Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
• Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.

What we are looking for in this person:

• Significant experience leading projects and mentoring as a Technical Lead. 
• Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
• Working knowledge of cloud deployment models 
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, OWASP, PCI DSS) and risk management methodologies
• Strong programming skills in Python 
• Expertise with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL or cloud equivalent such as Amazon RDS
• Experience utilizing LLMs and prompt engineering
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline setup and management
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and code collaboration.
• Knowledge of containerisation
• Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 24 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 you can use to upskill yourself.
• Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
• Pension & Insurances - We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.

Our Interview Process

Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
An initial conversation with a member of our Talent Team to explore your background, leadership experience, and career goals. We’ll provide an overview of Nearform, discuss potential alignment, and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.

Technical Lead Assessment (90 mins, Zoom)
A structured assessment led by a senior Technical Lead or Head of Engineering, designed to evaluate key aspects of a Technical Lead role. This session includes a selection of tasks to cover:

Architecture Design – We want to see how you approach a high level problem, demonstrating your design thinking and decision-making process.
Technical Implementation – How do you turn a design into reality, taking into account business needs?
Code Standards and Feedback – We want to see not just your own skills, but also how you improve those around you

Panel Interview (60 mins via Zoom)
A conversation with two Hiring Managers focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.

There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project.