Backend & DevOps Software Developer

Life on the team

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 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you’ll need

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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).

Additional information

Country: Ireland

Location: Galway (Hybrid-working)

Hours: 37.5

Role Type: Permanent