Cpl Recruitment are partnering with a leading global technology and AI-driven organisation to appoint a Developer Experience & Engineering Operations Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to drive productivity, standardisation and innovation across a large-scale software engineering function.
Working across architecture, engineering, platform, cloud and product teams, you will focus on improving how software is designed, built, tested and delivered.
The role combines engineering excellence, operational leadership and AI-enabled software delivery, helping teams work more efficiently while enhancing quality, consistency and developer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Define and deliver a Developer Experience and Engineering Operations strategy that supports engineering teams across multiple regions
Identify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, streamline workflows and reduce delivery friction
Establish engineering standards, reusable frameworks, best practices and delivery playbooks
Partner with architecture, cloud, platform and engineering leaders to enhance software delivery processes and tooling
Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering capabilities across the software development lifecycle
Lead initiatives focused on automation, developer tooling, CI/CD optimisation and engineering effectiveness
Create and deliver enablement programmes including workshops, communities of practice and onboarding frameworks
Develop measurement frameworks to track engineering productivity, delivery effectiveness and developer satisfaction
Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across engineering teams
Support engineering leadership with governance, operational reporting and strategic transformation initiatives
Requirements
Significant experience within software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, architecture or engineering operations environments
Proven track record improving developer productivity, engineering standards or software delivery effectiveness
Strong understanding of modern software development practices including cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices and CI/CD
Experience implementing engineering frameworks, standards and reusable delivery patterns across multiple teams
Knowledge of modern engineering toolchains, automation platforms and developer productivity tools
Exposure to AI-assisted software development, engineering automation or emerging AI technologies within engineering environments
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence engineering, product and business leaders
Data-driven approach to process improvement and operational decision-making
Experience working within large-scale, distributed engineering organisations
Excellent communication, leadership and change management capabilities
On Offer
Competitive salary of €112,000 - €128,000 plus 15% annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, life assurance and income protection
Flexible hybrid working model
Opportunity to shape engineering culture, productivity and AI adoption at scale
Exposure to modern cloud platforms, AI technologies and enterprise engineering transformation programmes
Strong investment in professional development, leadership growth and continuous learning
High visibility role with significant influence across technology, engineering and business stakeholders
Eligibility
Must have the right to work in Ireland and live within a commutable distance to Dublin
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