Job Description:
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, was established to fund, co-ordinate and monitor a range of Further Education and Training (FET) provisions responsive to the needs of learners and employers.
SOLAS works closely with Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland on provision of high-quality further education and training, equipping learners with relevant skills and knowledge, and providing a pipeline of talent into employment and to the Irish economy and society.
We put the learner, employers and communities, which FET serves, at the heart of everything we do.
SOLAS leads actions in key policy and strategy documents including the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy 2020 2024, the evaluation of the National Youthreach Programmes (2019), the National Skills Strategy 2025 and the People Strategy 2020-2024.
About the Role:
The Senior Software Developer\\'Technical Lead plays a significant role in development of new applications and reengineering existing applications supporting the business needs of SOLAS and the wider FET sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage development team to deliver new and enhance existing software.
* Contribute to technical decision making within the ICT department.
* Maintain business requirements documents, and functional specifications in-line with requirements.
* Liaise with and develop strong working relationship with business process owners.
* Requirements gathering and workshop facilitation.
* Estimation of work and agreement of deadlines with stakeholders.
* Report to internal and external stakeholders on project progress.
* Collaborate with other development teams within ICT.
* Responds to support queries and end user issues in a timely manner.
* Keep abreast of trends and developments within the software industry.
* Represent SOLAS on committees and at meetings as necessary.
* Mentor junior developers.
* Peer review of code.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Minimum of 7 years strong experience in software development working on medium/large level projects.
* Minimum 3 years experience managing ICT Development teams.
* Work well in fluid/evolving environment.
* Good understanding of software development lifecycle and change management.
* Candidate must be flexible/adaptable in their approach to work, embrace change and adapt work practices accordingly.
* Very strong web development skills and experience based around the Microsoft stack, e.g..NET, C#, SQL Server, IIS, TFS, Share Point, Git, Azure devops, Graph API.
* Experience with Bootstrap, less CSS, Visual studio IDE.
* Experience of authentication and authorisation methodologies within web development.
* Candidates should be conversant with REST APIs, JSON, web services, MFA, security issues etc.
* NFQ/QQI Level 8 IT qualification or equivalent
Desirable:
* Knowledge of MVC design pattern.
* Experience with.Net Core, Typescript, node.js, webpack.
* Experience using SSRS, SSIS, Power BI, Tableau.
* Knowledge of Microsoft claims-based authentication.
* Experience in implementation of AI chatbot on public facing systems.
* Certification in Agile project management
Benefits:
This is a permanent position for which the salary scale ranges from €72,970 to €92,343 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week.
Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82.
Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service.
SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development.
How to Apply:
A Blended Working policy is in place and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1).
Please note that as a public sector employee, you must reside in the Irish jurisdiction to avail of blended working, and in accordance with Department Public Expenditure and Reform (DPENDR) requirements, you must be available to attend in person if and when required.
SOLAS is an equal opportunities employer.
Canvassing will disqualify.