MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, data platform development, or related fields.

• Expert in Python & SQL development, with hands-on experience in Streamlit and Snowflake.

• Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, modular development, and scalable architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD, test automation, and release management for data platforms.
• Strong expertise in APIs, data pipelines, and cloud-based application architectures.
• Familiarity with Git/Bitbucket for version control and automated deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Proven ability to mentor, inspire, and lead technical teams.
• A passion for solving real business problems through technology.

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Snowflake certification.
• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics, media planning workflows, or ad-tech platforms.
• Experience with governance, data security, and compliance best practices.
• Understanding of user-centric design and intuitive workflow development

ABOUT US

Core is Ireland’s largest marketing communications company with over 400 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.
Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, time and time again. Voted Agency Network of the Year for 2024. This year, we were again voted as one of Irelands Top 10 Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th year consecutively.

THE ROLE

This is not just a leadership role—you will be expected to code, architect, and optimize the platform yourself while also mentoring a growing team of engineers and analysts.
You will take ownership of:
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Hands-on Python & SQL development across Streamlit and Snowflake.

• Designing and implementing high-performance, scalable, and modular enterprise applications.
• Promote code quality, best practices, and coding standards (e.g., design patterns, modular architecture, and maintainable code structures).
• Driving test automation, CI/CD, and continuous delivery across the development lifecycle.
• Working with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, hands-on development, and driving innovation in marketing technology, this is the role for you.