Azure SRE

Pontoon
Dublin, City Of Dublin, Ireland
4 days ago
Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
26 May 2026 (4 days ago)

Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Working Arrangement

Hybrid working model

1 day per week onsite in Leopardstown Road, Dublin

Initial 12-month contractInterview Process:

Stage 1: Introductory / Get-to-Know Call

Stage 2: 1-Hour Technical InterviewRole Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a growing platform engineering team within a leading banking environment. This role will focus on building and supporting cloud-based infrastructure platforms in Microsoft Azure, enabling internal engineering and application teams to securely and efficiently consume cloud services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in platform engineering initiatives, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on Azure services, Terraform, logging, monitoring, and automation practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from a variety of industry backgrounds, provided they possess strong Azure and Infrastructure-as-Code expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure solutions within Microsoft Azure.

Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform.

Support platform engineering initiatives focused on delivering reusable cloud infrastructure services to internal teams.

Implement and maintain logging and monitoring solutions across cloud environments.

Drive automation across infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and operational processes.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to onboard new services into the Azure environment.

Manage and support the full lifecycle of cloud products and services.

Contribute to networking, storage, identity and access management (IAM), security, and governance initiatives within Azure.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Support best practices for cloud governance, compliance, and security within a regulated banking environment.Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.

Proven experience using Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code and cloud automation.

Strong understanding of Azure architecture and core infrastructure services.

Experience implementing logging and monitoring solutions within cloud environments.

Knowledge of platform engineering and cloud infrastructure delivery models.

Experience with automation tooling and operational process improvement.

Understanding of networking, storage, identity and access management, and cloud security concepts in Azure.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Preferred Experience

Previous experience within financial services or regulated environments is beneficial but not essential.

Experience supporting enterprise-scale Azure environments.

Familiarity with DevOps and SRE best practices.

Exposure to cloud governance and compliance frameworks.Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and technically strong engineer who is passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering. You should be comfortable working in collaborative environments and capable of supporting internal customers through the full lifecycle of cloud service delivery.

A strong understanding of how Azure services operate and how to provision and manage them effectively through Terraform is essential for success in this role.

TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

*Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

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