Cloud Software Developer

Job Title: Cloud Software Developer

Location: Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland

Start Date: 01/06/2026

Contract Duration: Initial term of 12 months, with the possibility of successive 12-month extensions, allowing for a total duration of up to 5 years.

Hybrid Model: Weekly 3 days Onsite + 2 days Remote (Hybrid) Client Overview The Client is an independent statutory body established to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs, with a particular emphasis on children. The CLIENT delivers services through its national network of Special Educational Needs Organisers, who interact with parents, schools, and the HSE to coordinate resources and supports.

CLIENT’s remit includes

Providing advice and information on special education to parents and schools

Allocating supports and coordinating local service delivery,

Conducting research into special education, and

Advising the Minister for Education on special education policy. Role Overview

CLIENT have a requirement for a Cloud Developer (Developer) to design, develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS.

The Developer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS to an agreed programme of work.

Mandatory

Requirements (Pass / Fail): Candidates MUST meet ALL of the following:

Experience

Require the equivalent of 7+ years of relevant experience

Availability

Must be available to start from 01/06/26

Certifications

Azure (at least one)

➢ Azure Developer Associate

➢ Azure Solutions Architect Expert

➢ Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

AWS (at least one)

➢ AWS Developer Associate

➢ AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional

➢ AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY):

Native English speaker OR

CEFR C2 Proficiency/Mastery (or equivalent)

If there is no certificate, fluency will be assessed at presentation stage. Key Deliverable:

The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables, are applicable to this Role.

Introduction and Context

CLIENT have a requirement for a Cloud Developer (Developer) to design, develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS. The Developer will design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services using both Azure and AWS to an agreed programme of work, including but not limited to:

Azure PaaS / Serverless

Azure Functions

Azure App Service

Azure Logic Apps

Azure API Management

Azure Service Bus

Azure Storage / Azure SQL

AWS Services

AWS Lambda

Amazon API Gateway

Amazon ECS / EKS (optional)

AWS Step Functions

Amazon SQS / SNS

DynamoDB / RDS

Cross-platform Development

.NET / C# development

REST API design

Event-driven architectures

Microservices patterns Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

Build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

Implement automated CI/CD pipelines using:

o Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild.

Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments.

Security, Compliance & Governance

Implement robust identity, access, and role-based controls using Azure AD (Entra ID) and AWS IAM.

Apply cloud security best practices across both platforms.

Ensure all work aligns with: o CLIENT security policies o GDPR & Irish data protection legislation o Government cloud governance guidelines

Testing, Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

Produce detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.

Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing.

Assist with knowledge transfer to CLIENT ICT staff.

Deliverables The Developer may be required to deliver:

Fully built applications and cloud services across Azure and AWS.

CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

Cloud architecture recommendations and optimization reports.

Technical documentation and knowledge transfer sessions. Requirements

Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets

The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.

Technical Experience

Tenderers must demonstrate that the named Cloud Developer has:

Hands-on experience in both Azure and AWS (minimum 2 years each).

Additionally, at least one certification from each platform is desirable:

Azure (at least one)

➢ Azure Developer Associate

➢ Azure Solutions Architect Expert

➢ Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

AWS (at least one)

➢ AWS Developer Associate

➢ AWS Solutions Architect Associate / Professional

➢ AWS DevOps Engineer Professional

Experience in: .NET / C#

REST APIs and integration patterns

CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, GitHub, and/or AWS

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)

Serverless and event-driven architectures

Strong cloud security and identity management background.

Other Required Criteria

Ability to work with sensitive information securely.

Strong communication and documentation skills.