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Agile Coach/Scrum Master – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 11 Months Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €550 - €590 per day ResponsibilitiesAs a Scrum Master/Delivery Lead you will need to blend deep scrum expertise with a passion for constant improvement and Delivery Excellence.In partnership with the Squad Leader and Chapter Leaders you will maintain a backlog, help to remove impediments, and lead agile events with a view to leading the team to quality deliverables.You will have responsibility for release management coordination and participate in scaling ceremonies and activities as you manage inter-dependencies across squads and product areas.You will examine and drive team performance through metrics and find opportunities for the squad to realise their full potential.This role often requires coordinating the efforts of multiple systems teams to deliver a seamlessly integrated solution to our customers.Working collaboratively with Workplace Investing product partners and chapter leaders to enable delivery of the squad's mission through well-executed sprints.Key SkillsPrevious dedicated Scrum Master experience on Software development teams is essential.Accelerating overall squad performance, efficiency, and delivery by engaging within and across squads to find opportunities to improve maturity and metrics.Maintaining and updating squad performance metrics (e.g., burn-down charts) and artifacts to ensure accurate and clear feedback to the squad members and transparency to other partners.Manage and remediate team blockers, dependencies, and risks.Manage release plans of deliverables against milestones, capacity and delivering Business value, managing expectations with proper escalation, informing key stakeholders using appropriate reporting.Managing, coordinating logistics for, and participating in agile events (e.g., backlog prioritisation, sprint planning, daily meetings, retrospectives and as appropriate, scrum of scrums)Supporting adoption, and consistent use of enabling tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, MS Teams, Miro)Organising and presenting ideas and information logically and concisely to a variety of audiences, including both technical and non-technical individualsWorking closely with the squad leader and development chapter leader to plan and execute on the highest priority work as per the product roadmap.Handling multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyCoaching and mentoring complex squads, regardless of size.Participating in a community of practice and providing scrum knowledge to members of your product area and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the product area.Experience working with or in agile teams with good understanding of agile practices which lead to timely delivery of quality products,Experience working with software development teams,Experience of managing project deliverables, managing delivery dates and progressAdvanced Jira experience and knowledge of agile practicesBachelor’s degree/undergraduate degree/equivalent required,Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required,You possess excellent communication and people-interaction skills, can rapidly build trust, and positively influence others at all levels of the organisation,You demonstrate a continuous improvement approach,You are an effective facilitator and can brainstorm with the team to generate solutions that address challenges and roadblocks to accelerating value delivery.You are intellectually curious and passionate about learning new skills, and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching.

Senior Systems EngineerWe've just had a really interesting role go live with one of our long-term clients in the financial services space.They're looking for a new systems engineer to join their Digital assets team. You'll get the chance to work closely with the engineering teams to deploy applications in production, but also coordinate with business teams to hands incident response. You'll be supporting on-prem infrastructure and production applications in the cloud. Desired Skills/Experience: Degree in computer science or other relevant discipline5 years experience in systems engineeringStrong experience deploying applications in production environmentsExperience coordinating upgrades and patches for on-prem infrastructureStrong experience with both Windows and Linux environmentsStrong scripting in Python/Groovy/ShellExperience with trading order management and FIX protocol would be a big plusThe role is Dublin based and would be a hybrid set-up. If this sounds like an interesting role for you, drop me across your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.

Senior Java Full-Stack Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €400 - €490 per day Summary In this role, you will be responsible for the development of quality software components that are used by Portfolio Managers, and Analysts in managing of over $100 Billion in High Yield, Credit Alternatives, and Systematic Investment Research Funds. You will have chance to engage, shape and contribute to Alphabet, our flagship portfolio construction platform. In addition to building software, you will have an opportunity to help define and implement development practices, standards, and strategies across multiple teams. ResponsibilitiesDeliver high quality, timely, cost effective and maintainable software solutions in an agile environment to meet functional and non-functional business requirements.Actively contribute to test automation code and practices.Actively contribute to engineering practices such as code and design reviews and the definition of source control strategy, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipeline.Work with product owner, technical lead and architect as required to influence technical improvements to the platform.Develop a keen understanding of the business domain you are working on and actively participate in technology discussions with business partners and other external parties.Investigate creative practices and share them with your team-mates.Key SkillsMinimum 10 years of design & development experienceYou are proficient in Java 17 and RESTful services.Expertise with Test Automation Tools and Frameworks e.g. Cypress, Playwright, MockitoExposure to messaging technology such as Kafka would be nice.Kubernetes/EKS/AWS deployment and operations management exposure a plusFinancial domain knowledge an advantage with exposure to Equities, Fixed Income or Alternative Asset classesExperience in Angular 12 and above is a plus.

Java Full-Stack Developer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 11-month contract Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from homeRate: €300 - €390 per day SummaryActively contribute to the code base while actively collaborating with multi-faceted team members and customers. Using your critical thinking skills to translate storyboards and use cases into applications that give Fidelity a strategic edge. ResponsibilitiesYou will lead design and implementation of software solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements and that are aligned to the program’s strategic direction.Be responsible for application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviews.Fully engaging in product quality plan efforts, including test case development, design, and regression testing.Contribute to enhancing engineering practice in the areas of ATDD and CI/CD.Engaging in working with global team of developers in leading best practices for software engineering.Key SkillsMinimum 6 years’ experienceHabitually writing clean, testable, readable, and easily maintainable codeExperience with middleware Java stack, messaging technologies and web containers such as Spring Boot and Kafka.Experience with client-side tech stack: HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, Angular and NGRX and advantage.Experience working in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins.Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable applicationPassionate about engineering excellence with a strong understanding of object-orientated programming.

Technical Business Analyst (SaaS)We've had a brand new role just go live today with one of our Dublin based clients looking for a Technical Business Analyst who specialises in B2B SaaS environments. Working closely with their Product Manager you'll be focusing on shaping their product and business strategy. You'll need to be someone comfortable communicating and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and measure performance across their SaaS platform. Key Requirements: Degree in Computer Science or other relevant discipline5 years experience as a BA in a SaaS tech businessStrong SQL SkillsExperience with one or more of Power BI, Tableau, Looker etcExtensive knowledge of Agile Methodologies (SCRUM preferred)Experience in product analytics and supporting agile development teamsExperience working with large datasets and exposure to statistical modelling and forecastingComfortable presenting to senior stakeholdersThis is a hybrid role based in Dublin.If you're experienced in SaaS businesses and feel this could be the best next step in your career, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Soda for more info.

BeyondTrust PAM EngineerLocation: Dublin, Remote with some office time Rate: €900 - €1000 per dayDuration: Initial 6 months contract Are you passionate about securing the enterprise of the future? We’re looking for a BeyondTrust PAM Engineer to take ownership of designing, implementing, and optimizing cutting-edge endpoint and privileged access security solutions. If you thrive on solving complex security challenges and enjoy working with world-class technology, this is your chance to make a real impact.What You’ll Do As our BeyondTrust PAM Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of our endpoint protection and identity security strategy. You’ll:Design and deploy BeyondTrust EPM/PMUL across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.Implement least privilege and application control policies to strengthen endpoint defenses.Integrate BeyondTrust PAM with key enterprise systems — including SIEM, IAM, and vulnerability management platforms.Automate onboarding of assets and privileged accounts using APIs and custom scripts.Maintain and optimize PAM infrastructure, policies, and agent performance.Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams to align PAM initiatives with Zero Trust principles.What You Bring3–5 years’ experience in endpoint security engineering or PAM.Proven hands-on expertise with BeyondTrust tools — design, deployment, and policy creation.Strong grasp of Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoint management.Experience with Active Directory, Intune, SCCM, or Jamf.Knowledge of Zero Trust and least privilege principles.Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or similar languages.Bonus PointsBeyondTrust certifications (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, etc.)Integration experience with Splunk, Sentinel, or QRadar.Familiarity with compliance frameworks like SOX, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001.

IAM Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 7 Months Location: RemoteRate: €800 - €1150 per day Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Services contractor with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory (AD), and Microsoft Entra controls and services. The contractor will play a key role in aiding operational resilience, security, and stability of identity directory services. This hands-on technical position requires advanced knowledge in configuring and maintaining IAM systems to enforce IT & security controls. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, administer, and optimize Active Directory and Microsoft Entra environments to ensure operational efficiency and security.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and AD Certificate Authority services to enforce security and compliance requirements.Oversee identity directory services to ensure configurations are aligned with best security practices, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability scans and pen tests.Utilize automation and change management tools, including Quest Active Roles and Quest Change Auditor, for streamlined and standardized IAM processes.Implement IT security controls to enforce least privilege principles, ensuring secure IAM frameworks and processes.Manage and configure Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Support identity governance and role-based access management in compliance with regulatory requirements.Act as senior point of escalation to aid resolution of IAM-related issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Aid in the maintenance of documentation for IAM processes, policies, and configurations to support operational continuity and maintain strong configuration management of our critical systems.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong proficiency with Active Directory, including management of GPO policies and AD CA.Hands on experience with Microsoft Entra, including MFA, Single Sign On and adaptive access controls,Expertise in implementing and managing IAM security controls to uphold best practices.Strong understanding of identity governance and role-based access control methodologies.Experience troubleshooting identity related operational issues and security vulnerabilities.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a contractor capacity.Practical experience working with Privileged Access Management tools such as BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Experience with identity threat detection methodologies desirable.Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell, Graph API, or automation platforms.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certifications e.g. relevant Microsoft Certification, CISSP.Familiarity with cloud security frameworks for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.Experience with identity threat detection and response methodologies.

IAM Specialist – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 7 Months Location: RemoteRate: €800 - €1150 per day Role Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Identity Services contractor with expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Active Directory (AD), and Microsoft Entra controls and services. The contractor will play a key role in aiding operational resilience, security, and stability of identity directory services. This hands-on technical position requires advanced knowledge in configuring and maintaining IAM systems to enforce IT & security controls. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, administer, and optimize Active Directory and Microsoft Entra environments to ensure operational efficiency and security.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and AD Certificate Authority services to enforce security and compliance requirements.Oversee identity directory services to ensure configurations are aligned with best security practices, partnering with Cyber Defense teams to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations identified from vulnerability scans and pen tests.Utilize automation and change management tools, including Quest Active Roles and Quest Change Auditor, for streamlined and standardized IAM processes.Implement IT security controls to enforce least privilege principles, ensuring secure IAM frameworks and processes.Manage and configure Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Support identity governance and role-based access management in compliance with regulatory requirements.Act as senior point of escalation to aid resolution of IAM-related issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.Aid in the maintenance of documentation for IAM processes, policies, and configurations to support operational continuity and maintain strong configuration management of our critical systems.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong proficiency with Active Directory, including management of GPO policies and AD CA.Hands on experience with Microsoft Entra, including MFA, Single Sign On and adaptive access controls,Expertise in implementing and managing IAM security controls to uphold best practices.Strong understanding of identity governance and role-based access control methodologies.Experience troubleshooting identity related operational issues and security vulnerabilities.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a contractor capacity.Practical experience working with Privileged Access Management tools such as BeyondTrust, Entra Privileged Identity Management, and Silverfort.Experience with identity threat detection methodologies desirable.Automate identity-related tasks using PowerShell, Graph API, or automation platforms.Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standards.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certifications e.g. relevant Microsoft Certification, CISSP.Familiarity with cloud security frameworks for Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.Experience with identity threat detection and response methodologies.