Principal DevOps Engineer

Principal DevOps Engineer – Platform Strategy & Data Operations

- Own Platform Engineering roadmap across AWS and Kubernetes

- Lead DevOps, cloud platforms, data operations, and AI/MLOps

- Drive engineering transformation through automation and cloud innovation

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Principal DevOps Engineer – Platform Strategy & Data Operations to join a leading global reinsurance firm undergoing significant technology transformation. Reporting to the Head of Platform Enablement, you’ll play a strategic technical leadership role, owning the Platform Engineering roadmap while defining the future of developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, and data operations across the enterprise.

You’ll lead the evolution of modern platform capabilities, driving automation, self-service, DevSecOps practices, and cloud-native engineering while working closely with Engineering, Security, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Data teams. This role combines strategic technical ownership with hands-on leadership, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient software faster.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own the enterprise Platform Engineering roadmap

• Lead cloud-native platforms and automation strategy

• Champion DevSecOps and engineering excellence

• Influence technology strategy and platform transformation

• Provide technical leadership across Platform Engineering

What You Bring

• 10+ years’ experience leading in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Engineering

• Strong AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform expertise

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to €120,000

• Annual performance bonus 10-20%

• Generous pension 15%

• Health and life insurance

• Subsidised onsite restaurant/gym

Interested in owning the Platform Engineering roadmap, leading enterprise DevOps strategy, and driving cloud innovation within a global technology environment?

Contact Serena Akbib on +353 1 960 9972 or send your CV to .