Life on the team
We're seeking a skilled Backend & DevOps Software Developer to join our Innovative Platforms team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building scalable backend services using C#/.NET, familiarity with managing cloud infrastructure in Azure, and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps.
Please note that whilst we'd like to be able to consider everyone, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role - so you'll need to be able to live and work in Ireland of your own accord.
What you'll do
* Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using C#/.NET.
* Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps.
* Collaborate with front-end developers and product owners to deliver end-to-end solutions.
* Ensure secure, scalable, and performant backend architecture.
* Integrate with Azure services including Azure Functions, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, and App Services.
* Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and reliability.
* Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following SOLID principles.
* Knowledge of automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Terraform.
* Participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members.
* Stay current with emerging backend and cloud technologies.
What you'll need
* 4+ experience in backend development with C#/.NET (Core, .NET 6+).
* Strong knowledge of Azure services (App Services, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Functions).
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps and familiarity with Octopus Deploy.
* Proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation.
* Understanding of authentication and authorisation (OpenID Connect, JWT).
* Skilled in scripting for automation (PowerShell).
* Good grasp of asynchronous processing and event-driven architecture.
* Strong knowledge of software design principles and patterns.
* Experience with Git and branching strategies.
* Competent in SQL and database optimisation.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug effectively.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
* Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (ElasticStack, Azure Log Analytics).
* Awareness of DevSecOps and secure coding practices.
* Experience with automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit).
* Familiarity with Agile or Scrum ways of working.
* Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Terraform).
* Interest in containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Additional information
Country: Ireland
Location: Galway (Hybrid-working)
Hours: 37.5
Role Type: Permanent