Daily Rate ContractDublin-based hybrid role**Must have experience with AIHybrid working model (2 days onsite)OverviewA large, well-established organisation is undertaking a major technology transformation programme, modernising legacy platforms and embedding cloud-native and AI-assisted engineering practices across the technology function. This is a long-term modernisation initiative within a stable enterprise environment with strong engineering leadership, mature delivery practices, and significant investment in next-generation technology capabilities. This role is suited to a strong Technical Lead who enjoys driving engineering improvements, mentoring teams, modernising legacy systems, and introducing AI-assisted development practices into enterprise software delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & DeliveryLead a team of software engineers across delivery, technical quality, and engineering standardsRemain hands-on in software design, development, and technical problem-solvingDrive improvements across CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps, and engineering workflowsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business prioritiesSupport delivery planning, technical estimation, and execution across multiple initiativesLead migration and modernisation of legacy applications into modern Azure-based architecturesSupport cloud-native engineering practices and platform standardisationDefine and promote engineering guardrails around scalability, resilience, observability, and securityContribute to operational reliability, cloud optimisation, and platform performance improvementsChampion adoption of AI-assisted development tooling such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similarIntroduce practical automation opportunities across engineering workflowsSupport governance and quality controls around AI-generated codeEncourage modern engineering practices and continuous improvement across the teamMentor developers and support technical capability growth within the engineering teamPromote strong engineering culture, accountability, collaboration, and quality standardsSupport knowledge sharing and adoption of modern cloud and AI-enabled engineering practicesRequired Experience10+ years commercial software engineering experience3–5+ years operating in a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Engineering Leadership roleStrong experience modernising legacy enterprise applications and platformsProven experience leading cloud migration or cloud-native development initiativesExperience working within enterprise-scale or regulated environmentsStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience leading mixed teams including permanent staff, contractors, and third-party vendorsTechnical EnvironmentCandidates should demonstrate strong hands-on experience across:CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesDocker and KubernetesAPI-driven and distributed architecturesTypeScript, React, Node.js, or PythonAutomated testing and modern engineering workflowsAI-assisted development tooling and engineering productivity practicesAzure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-400 or similar)Event-driven architecture and messaging systemsServerless and cloud-native application designExperience implementing AI-enabled engineering practices in enterprise environmentsInsurance, financial services, or regulated industry experienceCandidate ProfileThe successful contractor will be:Highly hands-on technicallyComfortable operating in fast-moving transformation environmentsStrong in mentoring and technical leadershipCommercially aware and delivery-focusedComfortable driving change and improving engineering standardsPassionate about modern engineering, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted software delivery
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