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Hybrid Role | 3 days per week in the office | Cork City Centre

Barden is delighted to partner with a tech company in Cork in their search for a Principal Software Engineer to join their team. This person will work closely with engineering leadership to evolve legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures.

ABOUT THE ROLE (.NET | C#)

• Leading the technical execution of large-scale platform modernisation initiatives
• Writing production code and leading complex engineering work across the team
• Decomposing legacy systems and introducing modern architectural patterns
• Partnering with architecture, platform and product teams to define service boundaries and integration patterns
• Establishing engineering standards, testing practices and design principles across the team
• Leading technical design discussions and mentoring engineers at different experience levels
• Driving incremental modernisation approaches that avoid large-scale rewrites
• Identifying opportunities to leverage AI-assisted development tools and intelligent capabilities within the platform

ABOUT YOU

• Deep expertise with .NET / C# and modern engineering practices: 10+ years of hands-on experience
• Active daily user of AI development tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code) – these are how you work, not tools you’ve tried once
• Significant experience modernising legacy systems into modern architectures
• Strong TypeScript / Angular experience, with the ability to own features end-to-end across the full stack
• Strong experience designing and building distributed or service-oriented systems
• Cloud-native development experience (Azure preferred)
• Experience working across the full development lifecycle including CI/CD and automated testing
• Strong database and performance optimisation experience
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence engineering standards across teams

OTHER DETAILS

• Opportunity to play a key role in the modernisation of a large-scale production platform
• Work alongside senior engineering leadership and architecture teams
• Modern engineering environment with strong focus on cloud and AI-enabled development tools
• Opportunity to influence engineering practices and technical direction across multiple teams

Permanent position: salary + benefits (pension, full family healthcare, etc.)

If suitable, please apply here or contact rachel.mcguckian@Barden.ie for more information.

Full-Stack AI Engineer (12-Month Contract) – Dublin

Hybrid Role (1 day/week in office)

Global Tech Company

We are seeking an experienced Full-Stack AI Engineer to join our client on a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid delivery role combining hands-on development of GenAI-powered applications with a strong emphasis on training, enablement, and upskilling teams. You will build production-grade AI solutions, support existing applications, and help drive adoption of new technologies across the organisation.

The ideal person is technically strong, a confident communicator, and passionate about enabling others to work effectively with modern AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop production-grade GenAI applications
• Build and maintain AI-powered systems and existing applications
• Deliver technical training and enablement sessions for engineering teams
• Support adoption of AI tools and best practices across the organisation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions

Required Skills

GenAI & Agentic Systems (Primary Focus)

• AWS Bedrock (foundation models, multi-agent workflows, knowledge bases, evaluations, guardrails)
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integration
• RAG pipelines: embedding models, vector databases, chunking and parsing strategies
• Experience fine-tuning models for performance and efficiency
• LLM-based document processing at scale

Full-Stack Development

• Python (FastAPI, async programming, authentication, concurrency/multi-threading)
• React (streaming UIs, real-time chat interfaces, enterprise applications)
• REST APIs, WebSockets, Server-Sent Events
• SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• Version control (Git) and automated testing

AWS Infrastructure

• AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, Bedrock, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, SQS
• Authentication & security: AWS Cognito, IAM, OAuth 2.0, JWT
• Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)
• CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance

Experience Required

• 5+ years software engineering experience
• 2+ years experience in production AI/ML or GenAI development
• Strong track record working with AWS cloud environments
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of delivery
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent documentation skills (code, architecture, technical specifications)

If suitable, please apply in the link below or contact rachel.mcguckian@Barden.ie for more details!

Barden is delighted to partner with a growing tech company in Cork in their search for a Senior Platform / Backend Engineer.

We are looking for someone who has experience building and scaling the core backend services that power their engineering teams. With continued expansion, the company is now investing heavily in AI-powered platform capabilities.

You will work directly with the Head of Platform Engineering, focused on building the internal services, tools, and frameworks that power the entire engineering organisation; not end-user product features or infrastructure maintenance.

You’ll help shape core platform areas such as:

• Auth & Identity
• Messaging Infrastructure
• Shared Libraries & SDKs
• Agentic / AI tooling & workflows
• Developer Experience tooling
• Design system components
• Select product-enabling platform features

What they’re looking for:

• Strong experience in one or two of the following or similar languages: Python, Node.js, TypeScript, C# –> you have written production code in the last 6 months
• Prior experience building platforms, services, or internal tools used across multiple engineering teams
• Experience in cloud-native distributed systems with decoupled eventing/messaging communication patterns
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or Azure Container Apps) in production environments

Details:

• Hybrid role: 3 days/week in Cork city office
• Salary: open and talent-led (flexible based on experience)

If you enjoy building the foundational systems other engineers rely on – and want to work on modern AI-enabled platforms – apply below or get in touch for more details.

A fantastic tax manager opportunity has arisen within a leading Irish group based in Dublin.

Reporting to the tax director and working alongside a highly collaborative tax and finance team, you’ll support the group’s corporate tax compliance obligations, partnering with external advisors. You’ll also play a key role in tax planning, risk management, and broader advisory projects across the group.

This is a broad, varied role offering exposure to a wide range of interesting work—ideal for a tax professional seeking to build their industry experience. The group offers an excellent work-life balance within a friendly and supportive environment.

About the position

• Manage the corporate tax compliance process for the group, including Pillar Two reporting requirements
• Assist with the transfer pricing aspects of intercompany transactions
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Support the team on a range of tax planning initiatives and special projects
• Provide tax input on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including due diligence support
• Assist in reviewing and improving tax processes to ensure efficient and compliant practices
• Stay informed on changes to Irish and international tax laws; assess the impact on the group and help implement necessary adjustments to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities
• Identify and drive process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the tax function’s efficiency and effectiveness

About the person

• CTA qualified, training completed within a corporate tax team of a large /mid tier firm and operating at manager level
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the business
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills, with a keen attention to detail

Barden are delighted to be working with a client of ours to help identify an Executive Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, driven and organised individual to join a well-established business, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership. It’s a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking, professional team—where you’ll gain valuable exposure and learn from experienced leaders at the top of their field.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Proactively support senior leadership by anticipating organisational needs, identifying potential issues early, and driving solutions with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Lead internal and external communications on behalf of leadership teams, managing complex stakeholder interactions while maintaining confidentiality and fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
• Drive operational excellence through strategic program management, including accountability tracking, internal reporting, and the successful delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Design and implement initiatives that enhance team effectiveness, including training programs, collaboration tools, and processes that improve communication, integration, and overall team performance.
• Partner closely with regional leadership teams, employee resource groups, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage budgets, support organisational priorities, and provide operational continuity and executive support as needed across global teams.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience in executive support and/or program management.
• Proven experience supporting senior leadership, managing executive calendars, and delivering complex projects end-to-end.
• Strong track record working proactively and independently across large global teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience supporting C-suite leaders and government agencies is preferred.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Tax Partner to join a growing professional services firm in South Dublin. With the firm continuing to experience strong growth, the tax practice has ambitious plans for expansion and is looking to appoint a senior tax professional who can help drive the next phase of development.

This role offers the chance to join at a pivotal stage, with the opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping and scaling the tax offering.

About the Role

• Partner with a diverse client base from scaling businesses to established global players across multiple industry sectors
• Lead strategic tax advisory work delivering high value insights on structuring, planning and compliance
• Drive business development identifying new opportunities and shaping the future of the firm’s tax offering.
• Take on a senior leadership role, with the scope to shape and grow a team
• Contribute strategically within a collaborative firm to deliver innovative, commercial solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

About the person

• CTA qualification
• Experience as a senior Director or Partner
• Excellent advisory capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
• A Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities

Barden is proud to be partnering with a Financial Services client of ours to help identify an Administrative Assistant to join their team on a 12-month FTC.

You’ll work within a small team and report to the Support Manager, handling client packs and accurately uploading documentation to relevant systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Assist Investment Managers with client onboarding and ongoing account administration.
• Handle client queries and provide administrative support, including tax-related requests.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, client reviews, and supporting materials.
• Ensure all documentation and processes are completed accurately and in line with company standards.
• Support business development activities through efficient client service and process management.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including onboarding, financial planning, and support functions.
• Prepare client documentation and liaise with clients and accountants regarding account and tax matters.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Strong numeracy skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently across internal and external systems.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage work within tight timeframes.
• Strong workload prioritisation skills, with the awareness to seek support when needed.
• Experience in an AML role or a QFA qualification is an advantage.

Are you detailed-orientated finance professional, with strong technical acumen and expertise in financial oversight? Barden are excited to be working with a well-known global pharmaceutical business in Cork to identify a Senior Finance Manager to join a top performing Finance team.

This will be a challenging but rewarding role where you will be leading the statutory reporting cycle for multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with cross functional teams as well as taking a lead on a strategic transformation initiative within the team. This role reports to a high-calibre Finance Director with a superb reputation as a leader.

This will suit someone coming from a corporate reporting role within a multinational business or a Big-4 Audit environment. The ideal person will be technically astute, solutions driven and thrive in a high performing environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Review the accuracy of statutory financial statements for multiple jurisdictions and take a lead on the onboarding of new entities
• Partner with local and international teams on complex accounting matters to ensure high quality reporting
• Manage internal and external audit engagements, including SOX testing and walkthroughs
• Oversee statutory audit activities, ensuring full compliance and on time completion
• Provide training and guidance to international controllers on key technical topics
• Lead key elements of monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery
• Support projects focused on efficiency, control enhancement, and better ways of working
• Uphold strong internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX and company policies
• Build strong relationships across global finance teams to support accurate reporting and continuous improvement

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified Accountant with 5-10 years PQE
• Highly motivated individual with a demonstrated high degree of personal integrity
• Technically strong with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with a high level of personal integrity
• Ability to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisation

Barden are working with a leading Irish business, to identify an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their high calibre finance function. Working in a rapidly growing industry, this role provides the opportunity to progress your career as you work closely alongside senior finance leaders in the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews and supporting ongoing training and development.
• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations, audits and compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of month-end activities, including supplier statement reconciliations, creditor ledger reviews and AP-related bank reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams, project teams and the wider finance function to ensure efficient query resolution and smooth payment cycles.
• Provide hands-on operational support during peak periods, complex issue resolution and staff absences, while supporting cross-training and team resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring AP KPIs, identifying automation opportunities and implementing process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency and supplier experience.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Minimum 2 years working leading an accounts payable function;
• Previous experience of people management, building relationships and interacting with all levels within the organisation;
• System implementation experience a bonus but not required;
• Strong Excel skills with Microsoft Dynamics experience;
• A strong team player who is good at working with people at all levels with excellent verbal and communication skills.