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.ResponsibilitiesDefine and deliver a Developer Experience and Engineering Operations strategy that supports engineering teams across multiple regionsIdentify opportunities to improve engineering productivity, streamline workflows and reduce delivery frictionEstablish engineering standards, reusable frameworks, best practices and delivery playbooksPartner with architecture, cloud, platform and engineering leaders to enhance software delivery processes and toolingDrive adoption of AI‑enabled engineering capabilities across the software development lifecycleLead initiatives focused on automation, developer tooling, CI/CD optimisation and engineering effectivenessCreate and deliver enablement programmes including workshops, communities of practice and onboarding frameworksDevelop measurement frameworks to track engineering productivity, delivery effectiveness and developer satisfactionPromote collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across engineering teamsSupport engineering leadership with governance, operational reporting and strategic transformation initiativesRequirementsSignificant experience within software engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, architecture or engineering operations environmentsProven track record improving developer productivity, engineering standards or software delivery effectivenessStrong understanding of modern software development practices including cloud‑native architectures, APIs, microservices and CI/CDExperience implementing engineering frameworks, standards and reusable delivery patterns across multiple teamsKnowledge of modern engineering toolchains, automation platforms and developer productivity toolsExposure to AI‑assisted software development, engineering automation or emerging AI technologies within engineering environmentsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence engineering, product and business leadersData‑driven approach to process improvement and operational decision‑makingExperience working within large‑scale, distributed engineering organisationsExcellent communication, leadership and change management capabilitiesOn OfferCompetitive salary of €112,000 - €128,000 plus 15% annual bonusComprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, life assurance and income protectionFlexible hybrid working modelOpportunity to shape engineering culture, productivity and AI adoption at scaleExposure to modern cloud platforms, AI technologies and enterprise engineering transformation programmesStrong investment in professional development, leadership growth and continuous learningHigh visibility role with significant influence across technology, engineering and business stakeholdersEligibilityMust have the right to work in Ireland and live within a commutable distance to Dublin#LI-JM2
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