ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Dev Ops Engineer
Department: Systems
Function: Motion (A Mediahuis Ireland Company)
Reporting to: Infrastructure & Security Manager
Location: Dublin; Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Why us?
At Motion, everything we do is aimed at providing motorists and retailers with the most innovative and progressive tools to buy and sell a vehicle in Ireland. Our forward thinking, ambitious people are constantly adapting and thinking creatively to offer ideas and solutions to give our industry leading brands the competitive edge.

Our company values aim to prioritise the wellbeing of our employees by creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all to thrive. These values include People-First, Ambitious, Empowered, Integrity, Responsible and Innovative. Find out more about our values here: https://motion.ie/work-with-us/

At our modern automotive space in the heart of Dublin city, you will join the motor industry’s greatest minds, working on Ireland’s leading automotive websites; Carzone.ie, Cars Ireland.ie and Cartell.ie. From the top floor of the Independent House, this relaxing environment hosts a number of impressive features including; a pool table, collaborative spaces, free snacks, kitchen as well as a 360’ view of the city and Croke Park.

Want to progress even further in your career? We provide a long-term learning environment where we will support your development in learning new skills via our internal educational platforms and external degrees and courses where needed.

And that’s not all! We provide a strong package of benefits for Motion team members that includes:

The ideal candidate:
Is a talented Dev Ops Engineer who will enhance our infrastructure and streamline our development processes at Motion. This role is essential as we embrace new technology and adapt to an evolving landscape to provide cutting-edge tools for the automotive industry that are robust and efficient.

Will be instrumental in building and managing Kubernetes clusters to migrating 800+ sites for improved scalability and performance.

You enjoy collaboration as much as we do as you will be working closely with our development teams to optimize workflows, automate processes with Ansible, and are passionate about enhancing overall application performance and reliability.

We provide a long-term learning environment, and your skills will develop as we continue to take advantage of new technologies.

In a nut shell you will:

• Kubernetes ManagementDesign, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters for efficient container orchestration.
• CI/CD PipelinesBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Git Lab CI/CD to streamline deployment processes.
• Configuration ManagementAutomate configuration management and deployment workflows with Ansible.
• CollaborationPartner with development teams to improve application performance and reliability.
• Monitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor systems and troubleshoot issues in a Linux environment, including Word Press troubleshooting, to ensure optimal performance.
• Source Control ManagementUphold best practices in source control management and actively engage in code reviews.
• AWSLeverage AWS to deploy and manage applications, ensuring our infrastructure is both resilient and efficient.
• SupportProvide Level 3 support ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.

Does this sound like you?
Essentials:

• Experience: 3+ years in a Dev Ops or similar role.

• Kubernetes: Proven experience in managing container orchestration with Kubernetes.

• Jenkins: Hands-on experience setting up and maintaining Jenkins pipelines.

• Git Lab CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD workflows using Git Lab.

• Docker: Strong knowledge of creating and managing Docker containers and images.

• Ansible: Expertise in automation and orchestration using Ansible.

• Linux: Proficiency in Linux administration and troubleshooting, including Word Press troubleshooting.

Advantageous:

• Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills

• Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer
  • Kubernetes Administrator Certification (CKA)
  Familiarity with additional programming languages (e.g., Python, Go).
  

So… we’ve told you Why Us?… now it’s your turn to tell us Why You?

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Motion values the enrichment that comes from a diverse workforce and seeks to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the rights of each individual. We are committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion in our organisation and welcome applications from all individuals. Additionally, we can make reasonable accommodations for a person with a disability during the recruitment process.
Motion is an equal opportunities employer.