Sustainability that means businessWho we are:Sustainability software specialist, AMCS, is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australasia. With over 1,300 highly-skilled employees across 22 countries, we specialize in delivering technology solutions to facilitate a carbon neutral future.What we do:Our innovative SaaS solutions increase efficiency and boost sustainability in resource-intensive industries. Over 5,000 customers across 23 countries already benefit from our Performance Sustainability software, ensuring we deliver practical solutions for improved profitability and environmental resilience across the globe.Our people:AMCS offers team members more than just a job, but an opportunity to map out a career with a company that is growing, evolving and setting out new ways of working that are having a positive impact on the world around us. AMCS was established in Ireland and holds onto those local roots and 'start-up' mentality with a culture of connection. Connection to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our community that creates a working environment that fosters openness, collaboration and creativity.Overview of the Position:As an Associate Consultant within the Intelligent Optimisation (IO) division of AMCS, the role directly contributes to the design, development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of complex transport optimisation systems. These solutions are deployed in mission critical environments across industries such as waste management, recycling, postal services, oil distribution, and construction materials. The role requires expertise in software engineering, system analysis, optimisation algorithms, and ICT consultancy. Consultants act as both technical specialists and solution architects, ensuring tat advanced ICT systems are successfully configured, integrated, and optimised to meet customer requirements. Key Technical ResponsibilitiesSoftware Implementation and ConfigurationImplement and configure large-scale optimisation systems, ensuring seamlessintegration into customers operational environments. This involves mapping interfaces, configuring databases, and tailoring system parameters to meet industry-specific needs.Software development and enhancementContribute to the development and continuous improvement of the AMCS Intelligent Optimisation platform using:C# (back-end services, web servers, auxiliary systems, interface mapping).JavaScript/TypeScript (interactive web front ends).Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud-based deployment)GIT (source code control and collaborative development).Optimisation Algorithms and Advanced computingWork with advance optimisation algorithms to solve highly complex transport planning problems. This includes static optimisation (long-term route master plans) and dynamic optimisation (real-time routing and scheduling), requiring strong analytical and computation skills.System Analysis and DesignAnalyse customers' requirements, model operational processes, and translate business needs into robust technical solutions. This role requires bridging the gap between customers business logic and technical software specifications, aligning with recognised ICT consultancy functions.Customer-Facing Technical ConsultancyAct as a technical advisor to clients, providing guidance on best practices, system utilization, and optimisation strategies. Deliver training, technical documentation, and knowledge transfer to ensure customers can effectively adopt and benefit from the ICT systems.Post-Implementation Support and OptimisationProvide advanced troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and enhancements for mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability, scalability and continuous value delivery to customers.Qualifications and Required ExpertiseA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related ICT field.Strong background in software development, optimization algorithms, cloud-based deployment, and system integration.Proficiency in modern programming languages and development frameworks (C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, GIT)Experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps automated testing, CI/CD).Analytical mindset with proven ability to design and implement algorithm-driven solutions for large datasets and real-time operational environments.Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.