Full Time Permanent position
Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures. Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland’s financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions. We aim high, setting ambitious goals and find better ways to innovate and improve. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Achieving this this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic Digital & Technology team. As a key player in our Digital Delivery team, you'll be instrumental in driving the strategic ambitions of the Irish Life Group. You will develop and deliver technical solutions within a customer-centric culture, enhancing the experience and performance of our digital properties.

What you will help us to achieve

Create Engaging Digital Experiences: Develop user-friendly web applications that delight customers and advisors and are best-in-class digital experiences.
Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Work with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, UX/UI designers, QA, business stakeholders, and the wider IT community.

More specific responsibilities will include

Lead the design and development of digital customer and advisor journeys on our digital properties.
Contribute to strategic planning activities, including scoping and sizing.
Perform critical analysis and peer code reviews.
Represent the team in workshops to ensure optimal solutions.
Mentor and train team members as needed.
Collaborate with business partners and third-party vendors.
Challenge team standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Stay current with new skills and technologies.

What you will need to be successful in the role

Proven experience in building engaging digital experiences.
Excellent collaboration skills in a multi-disciplinary, agile team environment.
In-depth knowledge of frontend technologies to optimize user experience and business objectives.
Relevant business knowledge
Data-driven problem-solving skills.
Proven leadership ability
Eagerness to stay updated with the latest industry standards and technologies.
Influencing skills to drive best practices and produce efficient, reusable code.
Strong analytical skills.

Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills

BSc degree in Computer Science or a similar field.
6+ years’ experience of .net full technology suite (c#, React, JavaScript, jQuery, typescript).
Detailed knowledge of sql server.
Detailed knowledge of Cloud Azure services.
Knowledge of JSON over REST data exchange.
Understanding of UX principles and methodologies, including User-Centred Design and Design Thinking.

About us

Irish Life is one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets. We are one of Ireland’s leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers. For over 80 years, we’ve been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.

It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.

We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people. The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Where Agency assistance is required the Irish Life Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best.

ILFS supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Senior Full Stack Developer

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