Job Description Job Title: Cloud Software Developer Location: Trim, Co.
Meath, Ireland Start Date: 01/06/2026 Contract Duration: Initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of successive 12-month extensions, allowing for a total duration of up to 5 years.
Hybrid Model: Weekly 3 days Onsite + 2 days Remote (Hybrid) Client Overview The Client is an independent statutory body established to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs, with a particular emphasis on children.
The CLIENT delivers services through its national network of Special Educational Needs Organisers, who interact with parents, schools, and the HSE to coordinate resources and supports.
CLIENT's remit includes: · Providing advice and information on special education to parents and schools · Allocating supports and coordinating local service delivery, · Conducting research into special education, and · Advising the Minister for Education on special education policy.
Role Overview CLIENT have a requirement for a Cloud Developer (Developer) to design, develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS.
The Developer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS to an agreed programme of work.
Mandatory Requirements (Pass / Fail): Candidates MUST meet ALL of the following: Experience · Require the equivalent of 7+ years of relevant experience Availability · Must be available to start from 01/06/26 Certifications: Azure (at least one): ? Azure Developer Associate ? Azure Solutions Architect Expert ? Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AWS (at least one): ? AWS Developer Associate ? AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional ? AWS DevOps Engineer Professional English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY): · Native English speaker OR · CEFR C2 Proficiency/Mastery (or equivalent) · If there is no certificate, fluency will be assessed at presentation stage Key Deliverable: The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables, are applicable to this Role.
Introduction and Context CLIENT have a requirement for a Cloud Developer (Developer) to design, develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS.
The Developer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS to an agreed programme of work, including but not limited to: Azure PaaS / Serverless • Azure Functions • Azure App Service • Azure Logic Apps • Azure API Management • Azure Service Bus • Azure Storage / Azure SQL AWS Services • AWS Lambda • Amazon API Gateway • Amazon ECS / EKS (optional) • AWS Step Functions • Amazon SQS / SNS • DynamoDB / RDS Cross-platform Development • .
NET / C# development • REST API design • Event-driven architectures • Microservices patterns Cloud Infrastructure Automation • Build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Implement automated CI/CD pipelines using: o Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild.
• Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments.
Security, Compliance Governance • Implement robust identity, access, and role-based controls using Azure AD (Entra ID) and AWS IAM.
• Apply cloud security best practices across both platforms.
• Ensure all work aligns with: o CLIENT security policies o GDPR Irish data protection legislation o Government cloud governance guidelines Testing, Documentation Knowledge Transfer • Produce detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
• Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Assist with knowledge transfer to CLIENT ICT staff.
Deliverables The Developer may be required to deliver: · Fully built applications and cloud services across Azure and AWS.
· CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
· Cloud architecture recommendations and optimization reports.
· Technical documentation and knowledge transfer sessions.
Requirements Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets : The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.
Technical Experience Tenderers must demonstrate that the named Cloud Developer has: · Hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 2 years each).
· Additionally, at least one certification from each platform is desirable: Azure (at least one): ? Azure Developer Associate ? Azure Solutions Architect Expert ? Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AWS (at least one): ? AWS Developer Associate ? AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional ? AWS DevOps Engineer Professional · Experience in: o .
NET / C# o REST APIs and integration patterns o CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, GitHub, and/or AWS o Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred) o Serverless and event-driven architectures · Strong cloud security and identity management background.
Other Required Criteria · Ability to work with sensitive information securely.
· Strong communication and documentation skills.
Requirements Technical Experience Tenderers must demonstrate that the named Cloud Developer has: • Hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 2 years each).
• Additionally, at least one certification from each platform is desirable: Azure (at least one): ? Azure Developer Associate ? Azure Solutions Architect Expert ? Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AWS (at least one): ? AWS Developer Associate ? AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional ? AWS DevOps Engineer Professional • Experience in: o .
NET / C# o REST APIs and integration patterns o CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, GitHub, and/or AWS o Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred) o Serverless and event-driven architectures • Strong cloud security and identity management background.
Other Required Criteria • Ability to work with sensitive information securely.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.