Senior Software Engineer

Fruition Group Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruition Group Ireland is assisting a financial services client in Dublin seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex technical initiatives and contribute to scalable, secure software solutions. You will shape architecture, mentor engineers, and drive end-to-end feature delivery across backend, frontend, and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software engineering, strong Python backend with FastAPI/Flask/Django, React/TypeScript frontend, and hands-on AWS experience with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering, in a senior or lead capacity.
• Backend development with Python and FastAPI/Flask/Django.
• Frontend experience with React and TypeScript.
• Experience building APIs and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience deploying cloud-native or serverless apps in AWS.
• Experience delivering CI/CD pipelines and cloud infra.
• Knowledge of secure, maintainable software architectures.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and cross-functional delivery.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code).
• Exposure to GitHub Actions or similar automation tooling.
• DevOps and infrastructure automation exposure.
• Background in regulated/financial services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of complex software solutions across backend, frontend, and cloud systems.
• Drive architectural improvements for scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve cross-functional challenges in systems and delivery.
• Mentor engineers on coding standards and technical problem-solving.
• Contribute to design reviews and guide long-term engineering decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to boost delivery efficiency.
• Partner with product, design, QA, and operations for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence improvements in tooling, deployment practices, and engineering standards.

Skills

Python

React

TypeScript

AWS

CI/CD

DevOps

Leadership

Communication

Software Architecture

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Copilot

GitHub Actions

Claude Code

AWS CLI

Job description

Our client, a financial services company, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead complex technical initiatives, support architectural direction, and contribute to the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex software solutions across backend, frontend, and cloud-based systems.
• Drive architectural improvements to enhance scalability, resilience, maintainability, and overall platform performance.
• Investigate critical incidents, lead root cause analysis activities, and implement preventative improvements.
• Work across teams to resolve challenging technical issues spanning systems, services, and delivery functions.
• Mentor and support engineers in technical problem-solving, coding standards, and professional development.
• Contribute to technical design reviews and guide long-term engineering decisions with business impact in mind.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve engineering capability and delivery efficiency.
• Partner with stakeholders across product, design, QA, and operations to ensure successful end-to-end feature delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and business stakeholders.
• Influence improvements in ways of working, tooling, deployment practices, and engineering standards.

Experience Required

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including experience in a senior or lead-level capacity.
• Strong backend development expertise using Python and modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Proven experience building APIs, working with data models, and developing scalable distributed systems.
• Frontend development experience using React and TypeScript.
• Strong experience designing and deploying cloud-native or serverless applications within AWS environments.
• Experience delivering CI/CD pipelines and supporting cloud infrastructure in modern engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to design secure, maintainable, and high-performing software architectures.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and contributing to cross-functional delivery outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practice, including code governance, review processes, and quality standards.
• Experience working closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and technical colleagues to deliver solutions aligned to strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and recommend practical, long-term solutions.
• Experience using AI-enabled engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Exposure to GitHub Actions or similar automation tooling for build and deployment workflows.
• Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure automation.
• Knowledge of software security principles and performance optimisation techniques.
• Experience facilitating technical discussions across multiple teams and influencing engineering direction.
• Background in regulated environments or the financial services sector would be advantageous.
• Experience in insurance or reinsurance would be beneficial but is not essential.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.