Cloud Software Developer

Contract Duration

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

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.

• Providing advice and information on special education to parents and schools
• Allocating supports and coordinating local service delivery
• Conducting research into special education
• 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)

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 Solutions Architect Expert

AWS (at least one)

English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY)

• CEFR C2 Proficiency/Mastery (or equivalent)
• If there is no certificate, fluency will be assessed at presentation stage

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:

AWS Services

• Amazon ECS / EKS (optional)

Cross-platform Development

• Build Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• 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:
  • CLIENT security policies
  • 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

• 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

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: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS:
  • Experience in: 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.