Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.

Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.

About RenaissanceRe 

For over three decades, RenaissanceRe has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. We’re experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognized for the innovative way we combine data, experience and technology to understand and manage large and complex risks across the world. We are also a business with a real social purpose - we help protect communities around the globe and enable prosperity for all. Our purpose drives us forward every day as we seek solutions to some of the world's most complicated challenges.    To learn more, please visit us at Careers - RenaissanceRe (renre.com).  

About IT Infrastructure Architecture 

The IT Infrastructure Architecture team is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise’s core technology platforms across both Microsoft cloud and on-premises environments. Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions that enable business agility and innovation. 

About the Position 

Reporting directly to VP, IT Manager – Infrastructure Architecture 

The Senior Azure DevOps Engineer role is based in the Dublin office. 

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage an enterprise-scale Azure environment. This role will focus on building secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions while collaborating with development, IT, various business units, and security teams. 

Key Relationships 

Reports to: VP, IT Manager – Infrastructure Architecture 

Key Stakeholders:  IT Infrastructure 

Key Partners:  Directory Service Group, IT Service Desk, IT Engineering, Application Support, Finance Systems, Platform Operations 

Key Responsibilities 

• Architect and deploy Azure infrastructure and services. 

• Ensure compliance with security and governance standards. 

• Monitor and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost. 

• Collaborate with Dev and other IT teams for CI/CD integration. 

• Oversee Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Windows 365 configuration and environmental management 

• Azure IAM in conjunction with Directory Services 

• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using PowerShell, Arm templates, Terraform, Git Actions etc.  

• Use scripting languages and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency and automate repetitive tasks. 

• Support Dynamics365 environments. 

• Configure virtual networks, gateways, and other networking components. 

• Prepare technical documentation and executive reports for stakeholders. 

Required Skills: 

• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and DevOps best practices. 

• Proficiency in managing Microsoft Azure services, including identity, governance, storage, compute, and networking. 

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) for automation. 

• Experience with security principles and tools in a cloud environment. 

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage and optimize cloud costs.  

Candidate Qualifications: 

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure technologies 

• Degree (preferred).  

Experience  

• Multiple years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud architecture 

• Experience with containerization 

• Experience of managing stakeholders across all levels and working with outsourced suppliers.   

• Experience of creating and presenting executive summary reports.   

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.   

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.

We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.