Senior Cloud Engineer

I have a brand new permanent opportunity with a financial services client of mine based in Galway. This will be a hybrid position, with a requirement to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote from Ireland).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience using Python, NodeJS, or Java, with emphasis on SDLC and automation.
• 5 years of experience in AWS cloud development and migration, including building and operating highly resilient platforms.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Practical expertise with containers (Kubernetes) and serverless applications (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, S3).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins Core.
• Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell or Bash/Unix shell scripting.
• Solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, and load balancing.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with application teams to support deployment activities.
• Design and maintain shared pipeline utilities for cross-team use.
• Administer AWS cloud accounts and perform ongoing maintenance tasks.
• Develop reusable code templates and document standardized procedures.
• Monitor infrastructure for performance optimization and cost efficiency.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations to provide operational support.

*You must be based in Ireland, hold a stamp 4/EU Citizenship to be considered*

I have a brand new Principal Site Reliability Engineer position with a financial services client of mine based in Galway. This role would be a permanent and hybrid position paying €80-90k. You will be required to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote).

Core Requirements

• Extensive experience working with AWS in live production environments.
• Managing and maintaining Kubernetes (EKS) clusters in multi-region setups.
• Experience creating and deploying Helm charts & libraries.
• Migrating workloads from ECS and running production services.
• Creating and deploying charts and reusable libraries.
• Authoring declarative CI/CD pipelines and shared libraries.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and Confluent platforms.
• CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk Cloud et.
• Automating tasks and troubleshooting systems.
• Managing access across large AWS environments.
• Terraform for provisioning and configuration.
• Python for scripting and automation.
• Git for distributed code management.
• Familiarity with Akamai for content delivery optimization.

Feel free to reach out for more information - imran.jiwo@nicollcurtin.com

• Over 8 years of practical experience working as a full-stack software engineer
• Advanced proficiency in core programming languages and frameworks including Java, Angular, and Spring
• Well-versed in every phase of the software development lifecycle
• Specialized in architecting, developing, and maintaining high-volume transactional systems
• Proven ability to create responsive front-end interfaces using TypeScript, Angular, and Node.js
• Strong background in developing service-oriented applications with Java, Spring, and Apache Camel

• Proficient in Java and/or Python with strong object-oriented programming skills
• Skilled in database systems like Snowflake and Oracle
• Hands-on experience with Spark (Java/Scala) and AWS EMR for distributed data processing
• Solid background in cloud infrastructure (AWS), including Docker and Kubernetes (EKS)
• Proven ability to build scalable, reliable ETL pipelines and design large-scale data platforms
• Familiar with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Maven, Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, Docker)

I have a brand new permanent role with a financial services client of mine based in Dublin. This is a hybrid position that would require you to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote).

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in application security or ethical hacking.
• Strong manual testing skills, including deep familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, and others.
• Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL).
• Knowledge of web technologies and APIs (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
• Familiarity with enterprise frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java Spring, Struts).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, CEH) are a plus.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute security assessments on web and mobile platforms.
• Emulate attacker behaviour to identify and demonstrate real-world risks.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to internal tooling and research efforts to enhance testing capabilities.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity field.

*You must be based in Ireland & hold a Stamp 4/EU Citizenship to be considered*