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.

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.

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).

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