Backend Developer

Version 1 · Dublin

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Backend Software Developer to join a growing technology team focused on delivering innovative digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency and user experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and supporting scalable, cloud-based applications, with a strong focus on backend development, APIs and Azure technologies.

This role offers the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets business needs.

Principal Responsibilities 

• Design, Develop and maintain high-quality back-end services using Azure cloud technologies. 

• Proficient in typescript, node.js or python for delivery of services and API’s and familiarity with associated frameworks using those languages. 

• Implement RESTful API’s and services to support web and mobile applications. 

• Collaborate with designers and business stakeholders to understand requirements to deliver solutions to meet the business need. 

• Design and manage databases (SQL and NoSQL) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. 

• Leverage Azure services (Azure functions, Azure App Service, Azure SQL etc) to build scalable and resilient back-end systems. 

• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code ensuring best practices followed. 

• Implement and maintain unit testing frameworks to ensure code quality. 

• Work closely with cross functional teams including designers, developers and business stakeholders. 

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. 

• Communicate effectively with stake holders and business units to better understand the need and ensure its being met through technical specifications. 

• Create and maintain technical documentation for web applications, including setup, guides and API documentation. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills 

Experience 

• 3+ years professional software development experience with a focus on cloud and web technologies 

• Strong experience with Azure cloud or AWS or GCP services and architecture 

• Proven track record of building and deploying scalable web applications. 

• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) 

Skills 

• Strong understanding of RESTful API’s and microservices / services architectures. 

• Experience Azure cloud services (e.g. functions, service bus and DevOps) 

• Experience with Git and GitHub workflows.  

• Expertise with RESTful API’s and back-end integration. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Experience with database technologies (SQL Server, MySQL, Azure SQL and NoSQL). 

• Comfortable building on and improving CI/CD pipelines. 

• Self-motivated with a passion for keeping up with industry trends. 

• Clear communicator and collaborator with stakeholders and project teams 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 

Formal Education Qualifications 

• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field. 

• Agile/DevOps related certifications such as – SCRUM Master, Cloud Foundations, etc., is desirable 

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.  
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

• We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact the recruiter at ekta.bahl@version1.com. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
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