Senior Developer - Team Lead

Technical Team Lead (6-Month Contract) Day Rate: Circa 650 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. These applications handle over 130 million transactions annually. 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. Bachelors 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