DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Own CI/CD, OpenShift, GitOps releases, and platform automation at Zinkworks — helping modernise critical telecom and financial systems with a collaborative, inclusive team. We usually respond within three days About Zinkworks Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and shared pipeline templates used across multiple development groups Own the compliance layer of the delivery process — integrating and automating SonarQube and Snyk checks, and writing tooling that enforces organisational code standards Manage application releases to OpenShift , deployed via GitOps/ArgoCD , including pre-production and production releases executed within formal change windows Administer and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters — node issues, cluster failures, and platform-level incidents Deliver package deployments and configuration changes to Cisco NSO and Itential IAP , including custom network orchestration workflows, user access, and administration of the underlying servers Maintain platform infrastructure through Ansible automation and self-managed GitLab runners , alongside platform documentation and incident runbooks Ideal Experience 5+ years in platform, DevOps, release, or infrastructure engineering roles Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD , pipeline-as-code, and Git-based workflows Solid Linux administration skills and scripting experience ( Bash, Python ) with Ansible for configuration management and automation Experience running containerised workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift , ideally with GitOps tooling such as ArgoCD Familiarity with code quality and security scanning tools ( SonarQube, Snyk ) and with service mesh (Istio) and identity/SSO (Keycloak) configuration Willingness to learn network orchestration platforms (Cisco NSO, Itential IAP) — used here to deliver and maintain automated network service workflows Experience supporting production systems in a regulated or enterprise environment, working to a structured change management process Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all. Department Software Engineering / Development Role Senior Software Developer Locations Zinkworks HQ - Athlone Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Contract Type Permanent Start Date 21 September, 2026 About Zinkworks Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting-edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long-lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey.