Software Engineer - Full Stack

About the Role

Our client, based in Dublin, is searching for a seasoned Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the expansion of a data-centric technology platform. This role involves collaboration with engineering, data science, product, and machine learning teams to develop backend services, APIs, cloud data pipelines, and front-end features supporting a forecasting product.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and scale backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Take full responsibility for software systems/features from design through production and ongoing support.
• Develop and enhance cloud-based data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and distribution.
• Build comprehensive services integrating APIs, data workflows, databases, and cloud deployment environments.
• Contribute to modern web application development and the broader technology stack as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver feature enhancements.
• Advance cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and engineering tools.
• Design secure, reliable, and maintainable applications to support increasing customer demand.
• Optimize application scalability, performance, and system stability.
• Influence technical architecture choices and promote best engineering practices.
• Engage in code reviews and automated testing as part of continuous integration and delivery processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least two years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in developing production-grade applications using Python.
• Solid foundation in computer science principles, software engineering, and system design.
• Demonstrated ownership of an end-to-end software system or significant feature from inception to deployment.
• Hands-on experience creating data pipelines in cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Strong understanding of backend development, RESTful API design, and modern software architecture.
• Familiarity with relational databases and designing scalable systems.
• Practical expertise with CI/CD workflows, version control, testing, and deployment.
• Capability to design and deploy dependable software balancing quality with business needs.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex technical challenges.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, especially in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to contribute across the full technology stack; advanced front-end skills not mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Exposure to modern frontend frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Experience using monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.
• Understanding of authentication, security, and production-level application design.
• Exposure to MLOps, machine learning systems, or data-intensive applications.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, serverless computing, or near real-time processing.
• Background working in startup, scale-up, SaaS, or product-driven tech companies.
• Evidence of technical passion such as open-source contributions, hackathons, or noteworthy personal projects.
• Aspiration for technical leadership roles as the team expands.

Education Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields is preferred. Equivalent professional experience with proven software engineering competence will also be considered.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Permanent full-time position based fully on-site in Dublin city centre.
• Competitive salary package.
• Pension plan participation.
• 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Close collaboration with senior leaders including CTO and CEO.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies tackling complex challenges.
• Influence over technical architecture, engineering standards, and product roadmaps.
• Potential career growth towards Lead Engineer or engineering leadership positions as company expands.