Technical Web Platform Lead

Berkley Group

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 54,900 - 67,100

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits package

Hybrid work

29 days annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Berkley Group is seeking an experienced Technical Web Platform Lead in Dublin for a hybrid role. You will own the technical operation, development and continuous improvement of a large public-facing website and related digital platforms, combining hands-on development with project and supplier management.

The role starts as a senior individual contributor with potential progression to engineering management as the team grows, focusing on performance, security and scalable delivery.

Qualifications

Five+ years in frontend, backend or full-stack software development.
Hands-on HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript.
Experience designing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead web development and digital platform projects from requirements to implementation.
Manage day-to-day technical operation of a large, business-critical website.
Monitor uptime, reliability, security and performance.
Mentor team members and potentially take on direct reports as the team grows.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

GitLab

CI/CD

Web platforms

Stakeholder communication

Education

Software engineering / computer science degree

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Permanent Dublin / Hybrid Salary: €61,000 plus pension and benefits

We are seeking an experienced Technical Web Platform Lead to take ownership of the technical operation, development and continuous improvement of a large, high-traffic public-facing website and its supporting digital platforms. This role would suit a senior web developer, technical lead or platform specialist who combines strong hands-on development skills with experience managing technical projects, third-party suppliers, DevOps processes and business stakeholders.

The position will initially operate as a senior individual contributor role, with the opportunity to develop into a formal people management position as the team grows.

The Role

You will have responsibility for the technical performance, reliability, security and ongoing development of the organisation's primary website and associated digital platforms.

Leading web development and digital platform projects from initial requirements through to implementation
Managing the day-day technical operation of a large, business-critical website
Monitoring website uptime, reliability, security and performance
Acting as the escalation point for complex technical issues
Developing new website functionality, integrations, modules and platform enhancements
Maintaining and improving HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript code
Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes
Managing source control, deployment and release processes using GitLab or similar tools
Developing integrations and automations using APIs
Supporting cloud-hosted applications, storage, networking and security
Managing the cybersecurity posture of web and digital platforms
Maintaining certificates, SSO configurations, user accounts and access controls
Supporting cookie consent, data protection and web compliance requirements
Managing third-party technology suppliers and external development partners
Gathering technical requirements from internal stakeholders and translating them into practical solutions
Supporting analytics, reporting and Business Intelligence initiatives
Configuring web analytics, metadata, event tracking and tag management
Contributing to business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Reviewing emerging technologies, including AI tools and automation opportunities
Supporting technical procurement and the evaluation of new platforms
Mentoring team members and potentially taking on direct reports as the function grows

Essential Experience

At least five years' experience in frontend, backend or full-stack software development
Strong hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps or a comparable tool
Experience leading successful web development projects
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience working with enterprise websites or other high-traffic digital platforms
Strong stakeholder communication and requirements-gathering skills
Experience coordinating external suppliers, contractors or development partners
A good understanding of website performance, reliability and security

Desirable Experience

Experience developing modules, templates or plugins for an enterprise CMS
Cloud architecture or cloud platform experience
Cybersecurity monitoring, penetration testing, hardening or vulnerability management
Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
Cookie consent and data protection compliance
API development and systems integration
Automated testing and DevOps practices
Website monitoring, performance and SEO tools
Business Intelligence, dashboards or data reporting
Digital Asset Management or customer support platforms
ITIL and agile delivery methodologies
Technical procurement experience
Experience managing or mentoring a small technical team
Experience implementing or supporting AI agents and other AI-enabled tools
A relevant qualification in software engineering, web development, computer science or information technology

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a technically strong and commercially practical web professional who is comfortable remaining hands-on while also coordinating projects, suppliers and stakeholders. You should be able to identify technical risks, improve development and deployment processes, troubleshoot production issues and take ownership of platforms that are relied upon by a large number of users. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced web developer or technical lead who wants broader ownership of a major digital platform and the opportunity to progress into engineering management.

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