AI Technical Lead/Senior Developer - DevOps/MLOps

Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland) Job Description

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-native infrastructure and MLOps pipelines.

Deliver scalable, secure, and automated AI solutions, including GenAI deployment, RAG pipelines, prompt tuning, and Copilot integrations.

Architect and manage integration solutions using REST APIs, webhooks, connectors, and event driven patterns.

Design and deliver end to end applications and Power Platform solutions integrated with Azure services.

Manage cloud environments (Azure/AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS, Docker), and CI/ CD pipelines.

Collaborate with cross functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and developers.

Ensure platform performance, compliance, and automation for monitoring and maintenance.

Provide technical leadership, documentation, and mentorship to junior team members.

Translate business needs into technical architecture and support InfoSec requirements.

Lead software build and deployment in fast paced environments with configuration management across complex environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Applications Development Lifecycle.
• Proven experience in delivering large scale on premise and hybrid cloud business applications.
• Strong background in DevOps and MLOps practices.
• Experience with secure automation deployment workflows using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, governance, privacy, and AI ethics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Graph, Purview, Dataverse, Power Platform components, and SharePoint Online.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles, role based access control, secrets management, and audit logging.
• Skilled in CI/ CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins; model lifecycle management and monitoring.
• Experience with microservices, event driven architectures, and integration architecture.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO, EU AI Act).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor teams, plan and deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Practical experience in technical design, InfoSec advisory, and continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

• Quarterly Performance Related Profit Share Scheme.
• Strong career progression & mentorship through dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working and support for life events and individual circumstances.
• Financial wellbeing initiatives: pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice, and employee discount scheme.
• Wellbeing schemes: gym discounts, bike to work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme, generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave, and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance and accelerated certification incentives for AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes: Annual Excellence Awards & Call Out platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allowing participation in local fundraising and development opportunities.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.