Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer

Location: Remote / Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and Subsector: Community & Fan Engagement | Education
Salary: Competitive salary

At Code Institute, we are a global EdTech leader headquartered in Ireland, dedicated to tearing up the slow and outdated rule book for delivering software development and AI skills.
Our mission is to create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable tech industry by making tech careers accessible to all. We empower career changers to transition into tech, and we help existing professionals to upskill, stay current and leverage AI to drive productivity and creativity. We do this by providing world-class, practical, and university credit-rated online education.

We are a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment where innovation, accountability, and collaboration thrive. If you want to build software that directly impacts learners' lives and helps bridge the global digital skills gap, you're in the right place.

We are looking for a mid-level Software Developer to join our engineering team. Operating remotely from anywhere in Ireland, you will play a critical role in evolving our learning platforms and internal tools.

We operate in a highly agile, fast-paced startup environment where you will be expected to own your development process end-to-end - from architecture and design through to deployment and monitoring. You will be trusted to manage your time, meet challenging deadlines, and make technical decisions that shape the future of our products.

• End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for the features you build. You will design, develop, test, and deploy robust web applications and APIs.
• Cloud Architecture & Dev Ops: Build, maintain, and scale containerised infrastructure (
  Docker ) utilising AWS (or similar cloud providers) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Rapid Delivery: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working effectively to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining high code quality.
• Agile
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with product manager, learning facilitators, and other stakeholders in a highly iterative, agile environment.
• Modern Development: Utilise AI-assisted development methods (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to accelerate workflows and write better code.

• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant professional experience as a Software Developer.
• Education: A professional qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering (at least Level 5 Diploma), or equivalent practical work experience.
• Core Stack: Strong proficiency in Python
  , specifically with the Django framework (experience with Flask or FastAPI is also highly valued).
• Dev Ops & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with containerization (
  Docker ) and defining infrastructure through code (
  IaC ). Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (or equivalent platforms like GCP or Azure).
• Agile Practices: A solid understanding of Agile software development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
• AI-Enhanced Coding: Exposure to and comfort with AI-assisted development methods and tools to enhance productivity.

• True Flexibility: 100% remote working within Ireland. We offer flexible daily schedules, provided you remain primarily available during our core working hours to ensure seamless team collaboration.
• Meaningful Impact: The chance to significantly contribute to a company that is actively changing people's lives through education.
• High Autonomy: Genuine ownership over how and what you work on - your voice matters here.

Code Institute is an equal opportunities employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusivity across our staff and our student body alike.

As part of our onboarding process, we carry out pre-employment screening checks, and by applying for this role, candidates confirm that they are willing to undergo these checks if successful.