Software Engineer (Python) – HYBRID

Job Overview

/>Barden is delighted to partner with a tech start-up to support them in hiring a Software Engineer to join their team.
This is a unique opportunity to join a company that’s building smart, data-driven software for a complex and globally significant industry. With a strong product already in place, they’re now focused on scaling, expanding features, and enhancing the platform’s performance – and they’re looking for someone to join them on that journey.
ABOUT THE ROLEYou’ll work closely with a senior developer to improve the platform’s structure, reliability, and usability. Your work will focus on:Refactoring and cleaning up existing codeWriting unit tests and contributing to automation testingImplementing validation logic and controlsEnhancing user feedback and error messagingMaking targeted improvements across the product to ensure a smoother, more predictable experience for usersYou’ll be tackling meaningful, user-focused problems – helping ensure the product is not only functional, but also intuitive and resilient as it grows.
Tech Snapshot:Language: Python (core stack)Frameworks: Django (prior experience not required)Cloud: Azure experience preferred, but AWS/GCP experience is also welcomeData & APIs: SQL, AlchemyAPIFrontend: Minimal involvement – backend-focused with some UX impact
ABOUT THE PERSON3–5 years of experience in backend development using PythonStrong focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable codeExperience with unit testing, automation, and version controlA practical understanding of user flows, edge cases, and meaningful error handlingCollaborative, detail-oriented, and driven by the quality of the user experienceBonus: Exposure to domains such as finance, fintech, or mathematics/statistics
Location: Hybrid, Dublin city centre (3-4 days/week to start, can be very flexible once settled into the role)Type: Full-time, permanentBenefits: Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and healthcare
If you’re someone who enjoys smoothing out the rough edges of a growing product and making a real impact on how users experience software, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Rachel at [email protected] to learn more.

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