27 Oct 2025 BBBH60907 Software Development Technical Lead Negotiable Dublin

MCS Group is proud to be working with a global business with a strong presence in Dublin as they seek a Development Team Technical Lead to establish and guide a software development function focused on scalable data platforms. This role combines hands on technical architecture with team leadership, ensuring robust design, development, and delivery of high quality data solutions.

You'll define the technical direction, drive architectural decisions, and mentor a small, collaborative team of developers. A strong background in Python (including Pandas and PySpark) is essential, along with deep experience in data systems architecture, AWS, and modern development practices (Agile, CI/CD, OOP).

12 month daily rate contract opportunity with strong opportunity to extend beyond that.

(Hybrid - Dublin City Centre)

• Define and implement technical strategy and architectural patterns for a new data platform.
• Lead and mentor a distributed development team.
• Design and optimise scalable data pipelines and data models.
• Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability through best practices.
• Work closely with business and engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions.

• Extensive experience leading software development teams.
• Extensive experience in software design and architecture.
• Expertise in Python with strong experience in Pandas and PySpark.
• Proven experience with AWS tools (Glue, Athena, Redshift, S3, etc.).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, Agile development, and test automation.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field; AWS Associate certifications strongly preferred.

The Rewards:

• Competitive day rate DOE
• 12 month contract with a view to extension
• Flexible working model
• Employee Equity Scheme
• Pension
• Health Insurance

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Calum Omand Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group .

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