DevOps Software Engineer | PGIM Ireland

This role will be based in Letterkenny (2/3 days on site)

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Portfolio Management, Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. You will need to have in-depth technical knowledge of Java or Python together with strong SQL and should feel comfortable working within large internal and external data sets. We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.

What you can expect

• Design, develop and maintain software applications primarily backend services using Python, Java, JavaScript, React, GraphQL in AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Work with large internal and external datasets, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to automation efforts.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• In addition to deep technical expertise, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong desire to new tools and technology and an inclusive attitude!

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience with Shell scripting for automation and system tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of source control and git - branching schemes, merge types, conflict resolutions
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and infrastructure concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Software development processes (Python, Java, React, JavaScript, SQL, Shell, Infrastructure-as-Code, Configuration-as-Code)
• Issue tracking and versioning (Jira)
• Package managers (pip, npm)
• Build tools (Gradle, Maven)
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong verbal communication skills to address both the development community and business leaders.
• Excellent initiative, curiosity, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

• AWS / Azure Cloud Certifications
• Experience in developing workflow in CI/CD orchestration tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges.
• Familiarity with application security domains (static code analysis, SAST, DAST, SCA, xSPM)
• Financial Industry experience