Cloud Software Developer

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).

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.

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• 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.
  

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.

Experience

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• Require the equivalent of 7+ years of relevant experience
  

Availability

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• Must be available to start from 01/06/26
  

Certifications: Azure (at least one)

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• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  

AWS (at least one)

English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY)

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

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:

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• Amazon ECS / EKS (optional)
  

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• 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.
  

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• 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:
  
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  • CLIENT security policies
    
  • Government cloud governance guidelines
    
  
  

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• Produce detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks.
  
• Conduct unit, integration, and performance testing.
  
• Assist with knowledge transfer to CLIENT ICT staff.
  

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• 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.
  

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

Tenderers must demonstrate that the named Cloud Developer has:

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• 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:
  
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  • 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.
    
  
  

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• Ability to work with sensitive information securely. xcfaprz
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills.