Technical Team Lead

(6-Month Contract)

Day Rate: 550 - 600 eur

Location: Dublin 1, Ireland

Prerequisites:

Candidates must possess an Irish/EU passport or a valid work permit for full-time work in the Republic of Ireland.

Overview:

A large organisation in Dublin City Centre is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation programme, with technology as a major cornerstone. The Development Team, part of the Technology Solutions Group, is responsible for delivering high-quality software applications that support various public-facing business services, including banking and financial services, payment services, mobile phone services, and mail services.

Role Description:

As a Technical Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading, organising, and motivating a development team to meet project requirements. Your role will be project-focused with minimal involvement in business-as-usual activities. You will collaborate closely with Solution Architecture and report to the Head of Development. The successful candidate will be part of a development pool, assigned to high-priority projects as required. You will also deputise for the Project Manager when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a development team to deliver high-priority projects.
• Participate in fully agile deliveries, facilitating daily stand-ups.
• Manage disaster recovery (DR) responsibilities as part of project deliverables.
• Provide mentorship to staff and conduct code reviews.
• Produce clear and concise documentation for technical and business stakeholders.
• Participate in development task sizing, estimation, and project planning activities.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant IT experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
• Strong expertise in C# .Net Core and the Microsoft technology stack.
• Extensive experience in building RESTful web services using Web API.
• Proficient with Azure platform services like Web APIs, Function Apps, ARM, and Terraform.
• Familiar with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Jira.
• Knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server) and MS Entity Framework.
• Experience with automated unit testing and understanding of automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid grounding in Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Experience managing development resources, including recruitment and task assignments.

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with SAP CDC.
• Developing and implementing coding standards.
• Managing and using Git repositories.
• Experience with PCI DSS compliance standards.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines.

Skills:

Team Management Microsoft Technology Stack Agile Project Delivery and CI/CD Experience