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Location: Ireland - Pivot Ireland Hatfield | Job-ID: 216101 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: System Engineering & Technicians

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 the role is hybrid-working from Galway, Ireland and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

Country: Ireland

Location: Galway (Hybrid-working)

Hours: 37.5

Role Type: Permanent

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

With over 20,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

As an equal opportunities employer, we’re committed to ensuring fair and equal access to opportunities for all. Your application will be considered on its merits, regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. What matters most to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the experience and skills we’re looking for.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and accept applications in alternative formats. We also guarantee to interview applicants who have a disability.

If you share our values and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment - we’d love to hear from you!