Full Stack Engineer
Location: Galway, Ireland - Hybrid, one week on site a month
Contract Duration: 12 months
Rate: €350 per day

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading investment giant and contribute to a critical, large-scale project. The role focuses on enhancing the user experience for internal and external applications while delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. As part of a high-performing Scrum team, you will play a key role in developing the next-generation platforms at the heart of the organisation's asset management systems.
The project involves working on cutting-edge technology solutions that are leveraged by over 200+ applications globally. You will help drive the development of resilient cloud-based services, reusable components, and high-performing datasets to support investment professionals across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement web applications adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure product quality through appropriate testing strategies.
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs and web services.
• Contribute to the development of resilient, scalable Back End systems and responsive Front End components.
• Work on data-driven features, including the provisioning of datasets and building consumption interfaces.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-9 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, including maintainability and scalability.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proficiency in JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and frameworks like Angular (Angular 2+ preferred).
• Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
• Hands-on knowledge of CSS preprocessors (eg, SASS) and design techniques for performance optimization.
• Experience with cross-browser compatibility, DOM manipulation, and building interactive user interfaces.
• Solid experience with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proficiency in Java programming and understanding of Server Side architecture.
• Knowledge of microservice architectures and API design principles is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in Oracle SQL & PL/SQL, with strong data analysis and performance tuning expertise.
• Exposure to ETL tools and processes (eg, Informatica) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Snowflake, data warehousing, and data modelling would be advantageous.

Cloud and DevOps (Preferred):

• Familiarity with AWS, containerization tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Scripting (Unix Shell) and scheduling tools (eg, AutoSys) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex features.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring junior developers and defining best practices is a plus.