Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer

Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer to work with us in our Platform Development Team. If you are looking for a challenging, fast-paced and sustainable work environment, this may be the role for you.

VIOTAS develops smart grid technologies and services that make electricity grids greener and more efficient. Our innovation team has developed a sophisticated tech stack which includes IoT hardware sensors, embedded and cloud-based software systems. These real-time systems combine to monitor the needs of the grid and can respond faster than the blink of an eye to grid events and imbalances.

About VIOTAS:

VIOTAS is a market leader in smart grid technology and demand response services. Headquartered in Limerick with global offices in Melbourne, Krakow, and Texas (U.S.), VIOTAS enables commercial and industrial clients to actively participate in electricity markets, generating revenue while supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability.

Recognised internationally for innovation and growth, VIOTAS plays a critical role in building a sustainable energy future and was named Ireland’s fastest-growing technology company at the Deloitte Fast 50 Awards in 2019.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Intermediate Full Stack Software Engineer, you will work with the team to contribute to the design and implementation of high-level feature requests which often span multiple components within the platform infrastructure. Core responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize the stack and applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and provide feedback.
• Maintain and enhance of our CI/CD environment to ensure quality code and cloud deployments.
• Work within an Agile development framework to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in full stack development.
• At least 2 years professional experience of Backend development using TypeScript & JavaScript on NestJS or NodeJS frameworks. 
• Strong understanding of web development principles, including RESTful API design.
• Experience with DevOps platforms like GitLab for code management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization and deployment technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Cultural fit is important to us – you must demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, to take responsibility and to be self-motivated.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Desirable:

• Experience of developing cloud-native applications for AWS & exposure to related technologies like, EKS
• RDS, S3, Elasticache , AWS Glue etc.
• Interest and experience in DevSecOps implementation & security best practices
• Experience with implementing observability tools like OpenTelemetry & Grafana
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with IoT technologies and protocols and specifically with MQTT messaging protocol.
• Experience with relevant technologies such as InfluxDB, Graph Databases (eg. Neo4J) Python, MySQL,
• Redis & Vue an advantage

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid/Remote).

Candidate must have the necessary authorisation to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Salary: Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills. 

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Pension
• Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year plus 10 days training leave
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Death-In-Service benefit.
• Dedicated People & Culture club

Working at VIOTAS:

VIOTAS fosters innovation, empowers autonomy, and cultivates an inclusive, flexible work culture. Our diverse, skilled team is dedicated to excellence and passionate about shaping a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Recognised among Ireland’s Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023, VIOTAS prioritises continuous training, professional development, and employee well-being.

VIOTAS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested in being a part of a team shaping the future of sustainable energy? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of energy technology and sustainable solutions.