Senior Software Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Cork. Join a collaborative Generative AI team to design and develop enterprise applications in Python, using modern tools like Docker and Kubernetes. The role requires 5-7 years of experience in enterprise software development, focusing on AI-driven solutions. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tech in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on software engineering experience in an enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise with Python.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application development.
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud deployment.
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and modern API development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications in Python.
• Build, deploy, and manage scalable systems using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and integrate APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI and Django.
• Implement automated testing strategies, including unit tests.
• Collaborate within Scrum pods to ensure best practices.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

API development

Agile methodologies

Tools

FastAPI

Django

Pydantic

Azure

AWS

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a global technology leader driving innovation in artificial intelligence and enterprise software solutions. With a strong focus on building scalable, next-generation applications, they are expanding their specialist AI team to support the delivery of cutting-edge projects across multiple industries. The environment is collaborative, agile, and offers opportunities to work with the latest cloud and AI technologies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join a high-performing Generative AI team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The team focuses on developing and deploying AI-driven systems, including chat applications, intelligent document processing, and agent-based solutions.

• Position: Senior Software Developer (12-month FTC)
• Location: Hybrid (Cork)
• Team: 15 full-time engineers plus outsourced contributors, organised into Scrum pods
• Experience: 5-7 years in enterprise software development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications in Python.
• Build, deploy, and manage scalable systems using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and integrate APIs using frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, and Pydantic.
• Implement automated testing strategies, including unit tests and mocking.
• Collaborate with architects, leads, and other engineers within Scrum pods.
• Ensure best practices in security, documentation, and reporting are applied.
• Work in an agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Support the development of AI-driven applications and stay abreast of emerging GenAI technologies.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of hands-on software engineering experience in an enterprise environment (not start-ups).
• Proven expertise with Python (must be demonstrated in experience, not just listed as a skill).
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application development.
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud deployment, ideally on Azure (AWS also considered).
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and modern API development.
• Solid understanding of security principles in software development.
• Strong documentation and reporting practices.
• Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban).
• Exposure to AI and Generative AI technologies desirable.

If this looks like it could be a good fit for your next move and you're interested in going forward, feel free to apply below!