Contract Description
Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer - Contractor
Dublin Ideally, or Fully Remote Outside IR35 3 Days per Week 6-Month Contract (rates negotiable)
Are you a senior Software Engineer / DevOps Contractor looking for a flexible part-time contract?
A major professional services company is looking for an experienced contractor to provide hands-on support across backend development, AWS cloud operations and DevOps automation.
If you are based in the Dublin area, that will be helpfully, otherwise the role can be fully remote, and is an outside IR35 contract working 3 days per week. The client can be flexible on which days are worked, and the role is available to start ASAP.
You’ll be joining a busy technology environment where you’ll help maintain existing systems, support active project delivery, and provide knowledge transfer to the wider team.
The role
You will have experience in work across a broad technical stack including:
- Node.js (strong experience)
- Python (Flask / FastAPI) - back end production ready
- AWS: EC2, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk
- Docker
- Ansible
- Linux / shell scripting
- CI/CD - Jenkins/ Bitbucket
- Jira
The work will include backend API development, AWS infrastructure support, Docker and container operations, Ansible automation, CI/CD pipeline support and technical documentation.
What we’re looking for
- 5–7+ years’ hands-on technical experience
- Strong production experience with Node.js and Python
- Backend API development experience
- Hands-on AWS infrastructure experience
- Docker and containerisation experience
- Ansible playbook authoring and automation experience
- Linux administration experience
- Jenkins and Bitbucket pipeline experience
- Ability to work independently and deliver quickly
Useful extras (not essential)
- AWS certification
- Previous contract experience
- Java / Maven exposure
- VMware experience
- Cloud security or compliance awareness
Contract details
- Initial 6-month contract
- Fully remote or based in the Dublin area
- Outside IR35 (location applicable)
- 3 days per week / approx. 24 hours
- Flexible working days
- ASAP start
- Rate negotiable depending on experience
This is a great opportunity for a senior contractor who wants a flexible remote engagement with a strong mix of software engineering, AWS, DevOps and automation work.
Apply now with your CV to discuss the role.
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