Job Title: Director of Infrastructure Security Software Engineering - hands on role with no direct reports.
Location: Dublin
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cybersecurity and software engineering? Our client, a dynamic organisation in the cybersecurity sector, is on the lookout for a strategic and technically adept Director of Software Engineering. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while building secure, scalable, and high-performing software systems
Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and operation of enterprise-standard applications.
*Focus on engineering excellence, improving automation, test coverage, and production health.
*Be a proactive creator and doer, addressing real-life problems and consumer needs.
*Build strong relationships with key business partners, establishing trust for effective delivery.
*Provide technical leadership to the Infrastructure Security Engineering and SecureTrak squads within the Application and Infrastructure Security Product Area.
*Collaborate with other leaders to establish engineering standards and best practises, influencing strategic decisions to deliver world-class security solutions.
*Oversee the design and development of the Vulnerability Intelligence Platform, ensuring it serves as a central operational data store for the product area.
*Drive the SecureTrak application to continuously scan infrastructures and resources, identifying known vulnerabilities and informing technology product owners on remediation and mitigation.
Skills:
*Extensive experience in leading the design and development of enterprise-standard applications using major programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and pipeline/build tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Terraform).
*Proficiency in building scalable applications on Kubernetes or similar platforms.
*Familiarity with AWS technologies (EKS, SNS, SQS, IAM) or equivalent Azure/GCP services.
*Experience with data technologies (Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS) and data pipelines/ETL/ELT.
*Hands-on experience with test automation and CI/CD practises, including tools like JUnit, PyUnit, or similar.
*Strong engineering skills with a proven track record of deploying maintainable, scalable multi-tiered applications.
*Experience in an agile environment (Scrum) with a focus on operational excellence.
*Excellent communication skills to positively influence peers and decision-makers.
*Strong analytical skills with a knack for tackling issues and making timely decisions.
*A passion for continuous learning and mentoring team members.
Why Join?
*Be part of a vibrant, collaborative team where your ideas matter
*Work in a stimulating environment that values innovation and excellence.
*Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
If you are excited about leading high-performing engineering teams and making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape, we want to hear from you Apply today and take the next step in your career with us
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