Lead Azure DevOps Engineer - Contract Recruiting on behalf of a major enterprise organisation for a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer with deep API management expertise to drive cloud strategy, modernise API capabilities, and lead technical delivery across a large-scale digital transformation programme. Hybrid, 2 days onsite p/w - Dublin 12-month day rate contract (likely to extend) Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable API solutions using Azure API management. Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines and drive automation across the cloud estate. Support hybrid integrations between on-premise systems, cloud services, and third-party platforms. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams. Collaborate closely with development, architecture, DevOps, and security teams. Monitor API performance and troubleshoot issues using Azure monitoring tools. Identify opportunities to adopt new Azure services and improve delivery efficiency. Contribute to cloud strategy execution and alignment with business stakeholder Required Experience: 10+ years' experience in Azure DevOps practices. 5+ years working directly with Azure API Management. Strong knowledge of Azure integration services such as Logic Apps and Functions. Expertise in IaC tools (PowerShell, ARM, Terraform). Experience with API security, scalability, and performance optimisation. Ability to lead technical troubleshooting and guide architecture decisions. Experience working in Agile, collaborative engineering environments. Applicants must be eligible to work full-time in Ireland without restriction. Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Skills: Azure DevOps APIM IaC API Security Agile