Junior AI & Cloud Software Engineer (Hybrid Dublin)

Solas IT Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a curious Junior Software Engineer to help build AI-powered applications and automation tools in a Dublin hybrid setting. Open to graduates or those with ~1–3 years’ experience, with emphasis on problem solving and learning ability over language proficiency.

You will design and maintain services, work with Azure, APIs and databases, and contribute across the full SDLC. Strong communication and proactive learning are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level experience or approx. 1–3+ years’ commercial experience.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in AI, LLMs, RAG architectures and cloud development.
• Some exposure to Azure, APIs, databases or system integrations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with GitHub or other source-control tools.
• Exposure to Power Platform or Power Automate would be an advantage.
• Interest in application security and responsible AI development.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to discuss your ideas.
• An adaptable, curious and proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Help design, develop, test and maintain applications and services.
• Support the development of AI, LLM and automation solutions.
• Work with Azure services, including Azure AI Foundry.
• Gain experience designing RAG-based applications, APIs and system integrations.
• Build workflow and automation solutions using Power Platform and Power Automate.
• Use GitHub and modern AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
• Contribute throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Help ensure solutions are secure, maintainable and aligned with responsible AI principles.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions and continuous learning.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

AI interest

Azure exposure

GitHub familiarity

Power Platform exposure

Security interest

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

GitHub

Power Platform

APIs

Databases

Job description

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a curious Junior Software Engineer to help build AI-powered applications and automation tools in a Dublin hybrid setting. Open to graduates or those with ~1–3 years’ experience, with emphasis on problem solving and learning ability over language proficiency.

You will design and maintain services, work with Azure, APIs and databases, and contribute across the full SDLC. Strong communication and proactive learning are valued traits.