Michelle Sutherland


​Michelle Sutherland is part of the delivery team here at Trust in SODA, where she specialises in connecting top-tier tech contractors with high-growth opportunities across Europe.

With more than eight years of recruitment experience spanning various tech sectors, including Data, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Resilience, and Software Engineering, Michelle has excelled in providing seamless talent solutions in markets across Africa, the USA, and Europe, with a primary focus on retained and permanent workforce solutions.

'I am excited to be part of SODA, a company that invests as much in its teams as it does in its clients – a commitment that truly sets them apart.'

 

JOBS FROM MICHELLE

Galway, County Galway, Ireland
34164 Full Stack Engineer 2 (3-5 Years)
Software Engineer Millions of people. Billions of interactions. One platform — yours to shape. We’re building a next-generation Contact Center Platform that powers 20M clients and 35M interactions every year, 24/7. This isn’t just about keeping systems running — it’s about reinventing how customers connect across voice, email, and chat. That means bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and engineering that never settles for “good enough.” We’re looking for full-stack engineers who thrive on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. If you want to work on challenges that matter, with a team that celebrates learning and innovation, this is where you belong.Hybrid in Galway – 1 week per month onsiteUp to €250 per dayWhat You’ll DoBuild software that directly impacts millions of users every single day.Create scalable APIs, sleek UIs, and powerful microservices that redefine customer engagement.Engineer with the latest cloud, container, and automation tools to keep us always-on and future-ready.Bring fresh thinking, challenge the status quo, and turn ideas into real-world impact.Own your work end-to-end — with the freedom to innovate and the support to succeed.What You Bring3–5 years coding experience in JavaUI skills in Angular or modern JS frameworks.Experience building APIs, microservices, CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, Kafka/Webhooks.A TDD mindset (JUnit, Jasmine, Jest, Protractor).Hunger to learn, curiosity to explore, and the drive to mentor others.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Remote work, England
Data Enginer
Contract Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric Snowflake SMERemote | Up to £500/day | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Initial Contract Are you a hands-on Data Engineer with proven experience delivering Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake implementations? This is a rare chance to step in as the go-to SME on a high-profile data transformation project. The client is migrating from on-premise to a modern Fabric-based solution and needs someone who can lead the charge – designing, advising, and getting hands-on to bring the solution to life. You’ll be the expert other Fabric engineers look to for direction, while having the freedom to influence architecture and best practice from day one. What you’ll do:Lead the migration of on-premise solutions into Microsoft FabricBe the SME for Fabric & Snowflake, guiding other engineers in the environmentDeliver hands-on implementations, ensuring scalability and performanceContribute advice and expertise on shaping the client’s Fabric journeyCore skills we’re looking for: Microsoft Fabric (hands-on implementation essential)Snowflake (migration and build experience)Strong background in analysing and moving on-prem solutions to Fabric Nice-to-have exposure (not essential but a big plus):Power BI, DAX, and reportingOracle → Snowflake migration experiencedbt Core, Astronomer Airflow, Azure Data Factory, FivetranFinance systems knowledge (Oracle R12, Sub-Ledgers)Why you’ll love this:High-impact role – you’ll be the Fabric expert driving a strategic migrationGreenfield opportunity – solution is being developed now, your influence mattersFully remote & outside IR35 – flexibility and freedom in how you workFast start – SOW signed, the client needs you now If you’ve successfully delivered Microsoft Fabric Snowflake solutions and want to own the SME seat on a flagship project, this is the contract for you.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
SWET-Software Engineer in Test
Senior Software Engineer in Test Location: Galway (Hybrid, 1 week p/m onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: €400 per day We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join an exciting long-term engagement in Galway. This role offers the chance to work on delivering web applications and new features for high-profile clients within a collaborative and dynamic environment. The Expertise We’re Looking For5 years of Software Quality Engineering experience.Strong background in UI automation (Selenium; exposure to Playwright is a plus).Experience with API automation (e.g. RestAssured).Comfort writing and executing SQL queries.Hands-on experience with Cucumber BDD.Ability to read Java code as it relates to automation (bonus if interested in contributing to development).Familiarity with CI/CD practices and automated deployment tools.The Skills You Will BringStrong understanding of testing at all levels (unit, acceptance, end-to-end).Ability to quickly learn complex systems end-to-end.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.Passion for Test-Driven Development, writing maintainable code, and building robust systems.Self-motivated, pragmatic, and detail-oriented problem solver.The Purpose of Your RoleDesign, develop, and maintain automated tests including unit, functional, and regression tests.Contribute to QA automation strategy for client-facing applications.Support the team in building scalable, maintainable, and testable software.Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.Collaborate with engineers to improve test coverage, release velocity, and system reliability.Review application and test code within the Scrum team.Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Full Stack Engineer
Senior Software EngineerRate: €400 per dayLocation: Galway (hybrid, 1 week p/m)Duration: Initial 12 month contract We’re proud of our culture — one that values collaboration, inclusion, and the freedom to bring your full self to work. Our teams thrive in a dynamic environment, working with a broad technology stack that supports both current expertise and ongoing career growth. We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology team in Galway. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Squad Leads, Scrum Masters, Technical Leads, Developers, QA, and Architects to design, build, test, and deliver features that power modern digital experiences. Quality, openness, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. What You’ll BringA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent.5 years of design and development experience.Proficiency in Angular, Java Spring Boot, AWS, and Kubernetes.Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and deployment automation.REST API test automation experience in Java.Experience working with distributed teams.Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and, ideally, financial services.What You’ll DoDeliver high-quality, cost-effective, and maintainable software solutions in an Agile environment.Contribute to test automation and CI/CD pipeline improvements.Influence engineering practices through code reviews, design reviews, and environment strategy.Partner with product owners, architects, and technical leads to shape platform enhancements.Build strong business domain knowledge and represent technology in discussions with stakeholders.Develop as an individual contributor while also supporting team success.Provide 3rd-level production support when required.Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Application Security Engineer
Senior Engineer – Application Security ToolsLocation: Hybrid, 1 week per month onsite in Galway Duration: 12 Months initiallyRate: up to €375 per day  We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our Application Security Tools Squad, building scalable tools that integrate security into the heart of our development lifecycle. You’ll support over 10,000 developers by delivering and maintaining solutions like SAST, SCA, and secret scanning within CI/CD pipelines. What You’ll Do:Build and integrate modern AppSec tools including SAST, SCA, and secret scanning into CI/CD pipelines.Architect and deploy scalable, secure tools and libraries used across the development landscape.Evaluate open-source and vendor technologies to eliminate security vulnerabilities from our applications.Elevate engineering excellence through automation, DevSecOps, and continuous improvement.Collaborate across squads and product areas to ensure effective, secure software delivery.What You Bring:Strong engineering background and experience deploying multi-tiered, cloud-based applications.Proficiency with tools and technologies such as Java, Python, AWS, GIT, Jenkins, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and front-end frameworks (React, Angular, etc.).Automation and pipeline implementation experience (CI/CD, testing frameworks).Security mindset with exposure to Pen Testing, WAF, DAST, SAST, SCA is a plus.Experience with data processes, modeling, and BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or Oracle is a bonus.Agile team player with excellent communication and mentoring skills.AWS certification or equivalent cloud experience preferred.Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
London, Greater London, South East, England
Data Protection Automation Engineer
Data Protection Automation Engineer – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 3-month initial contract Location: 3 days in Sheffield office & 2 days working from homeRate: £500 - £525 per day inside IR35 Summary We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Data Protection Automation Engineer. You should have excellent knowledge of the scrum framework, with all its artifacts and techniques. You’ll also need the ability to coordinate people and projects with your mind set on deliverables.ResponsibilitiesContribute to sprints, retrospective meetings, and daily stand-ups.Work with product owners to handle backlogs and new requests.Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services (NetBackup and CommVault) within the bank.Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation.Provide engineering support on the bank’s data protection products and their standard usage.Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions.Develop clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced.Mentor less experienced members of staff. Key SkillsExcellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)Extensive knowledge of software development languages, including Python, BashComprehensive experience in configuration management and orchestration using RedHat AnsibleProficient in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services.Hands on experience in DevOps SCM tooling. GitLabCompetent in DevOps CICD tooling. Jenkins., CloudBeesSkilled in using DevOps collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence.Knowledgeable in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructureKnowledgeable in Commvault and related infrastructure.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
London, Greater London, South East, England
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes) Contract: 6 months (Inside IR35) Rate: £430 – £500 per day  Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week on-site at Bidborough House We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes) to join our team on a contract basis. This role will focus on implementing infrastructure as code pipelines to support the deployment of research applications and services on private cloud infrastructure, including Virtual Machines and Kubernetes. You will collaborate closely with end-users to gather requirements, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and resources are optimised. Key Responsibilities:Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.Deploy and maintain applications on Kubernetes clusters.Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.Essential Skills & Experience:Proven experience deploying applications using Kubernetes in a practical space.Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.Strong knowledge of Terraform and IaC practices.Experience working within a Higher Education setting.Desirable:Familiarity with public and private cloud environments.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research by delivering scalable, efficient infrastructure solutions. Call Settings Override To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Software Engineer in Test
Senior Software Quality Engineer Location: Galway, hybrid 1 week onsite p/mRate: Up to €400 per dayDuration: 12 months initial contract The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Quality Engineer to join an agile squad, where you will play a key role in embedding quality throughout the development lifecycle. You’ll shape and contribute to the automation strategy, implement robust test solutions across UI and API layers, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence best practices across the squad. Expertise Required6 years’ experience in testing and test automation.Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.Strong background in front-end automation with Playwright (1 years) or Selenium.Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Java.API testing expertise using Karate, REST-assured, or Postman.Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Experience with Jira, Xray, or similar test management tools.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement automated test solutions for UI and API testing.Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure testability of features.Lead test planning and execution for complex features and integrations.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.Participate in CI/CD pipeline integration, test execution, and maintenance of automation suites.Continuously improve testing practices, frameworks, and tooling.
Michelle Sutherland Michelle Sutherland