R&D Senior Developer

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Position: R&D Senior Developer

Previous experience: Experience in cloud software development, ideally with a focus on C#, .NET Core, and Azure-based solutions. 

Location: Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland – Hybrid (3 days at the office)

Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available) 

Benefits: Competitive salary; flexible benefits fund which can be utilised against over 20 benefits; BUPA private medical; pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution; life insurance; income protection insurance; 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 3 days paid volunteering. 

The job 

As part of the Research and Development function, the global Cloud DevOps team combines software development and cloud operations to provide continuous integration and delivery of cloud-enabled products and solutions, along with continuous monitoring to ensure various cloud-specific customer requirements/SLAs are met.

As a R&D Senior Developer you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing advanced cloud-based applications and services. Your work will focus on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cloud computing, exploring new technologies, and developing innovative solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals.

Working closely with your development and portfolio colleagues, together you will bring new solutions to the cloud following a standard framework to ensure they are operationally secure, stable and scalable.

The global, 24x7 nature of the team means there may be a requirement for occasional work outside of the standard day and to be on call as part of a shared team rota.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide timely and effective response to incidents to minimise the impact on our customers and keep colleagues updated as required.
• Work with development teams to advise and contribute to improvements to operational stability, security, cost management and reporting requirements for our cloud solutions.
• Continually develop and improve DevOps processes, adding value through optimisation, automation and effective reporting.
• Oversee relevant Cloud deployments to ensure successful implementation, track and report progress, resolve or escalate release issues.
• Proactively manage cloud environments to minimise service impacting issues, including infrastructure as code, certificates, storage, health status, backup status etc.
• Ensure new services meet required operational readiness standards before being accepted into operations.
• Ensure on-going compliance to security practices and policies.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business stakeholders as required.
• Maintain clear and accurate operational documentation.
• Stay current on security industry trends, tools and best practices.

Ideal experience 

The following list applies to Azure and/or AWS Platforms.

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on cloud development.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C#, Go, Node.js or Java.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge and experience of operational support, software development and deployment methodologies and principles.
• Knowledge of PowerShell or Node JS scripting.
• Knowledge of API, REST, microservices and serverless architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and storage solutions.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, able to convey information clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail, diligent and tenacious.
• Excellent analysis and dissemination skills.
• High degree of personal motivation and ability to self-manage.
• Maintains and develops relevant industry and technology knowledge.
• Willingness to learn cloud security principles, practices and tools.

Great skills to have 

• Attention to detail, diligent and tenacious.
• Experience of Azure Service Operator (ASO), Helm and GitOps practices.
• Knowledge of cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience working within an Information Security accredited framework e.g. ISO27001, 27017/18.
• Experience working in Agile software development such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

The team you’ll join 

“Our team is doing some of the most exciting work at AVEVA: working with a broad range of cloud technologies and services across multiple platforms, keeping our customers and AVEVA safe and secure.” –Phil Bailey (manager) 

R&D at AVEVA 

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. 

Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us! 

Hiring process 

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. Our typical application process involves interviews and a technical exercise. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please let us know. 

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.