A leading software company in Cork, Ireland, seeks a Product and Technology Operations Manager. This strategic role will focus on operational excellence and governance within the Product and Technology organization. Key responsibilities include managing executive reporting and facilitating strategy development, alongside a strong emphasis on financial planning and employee engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in operations within a tech or SaaS environment and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a culture that values authenticity and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Introduction Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. Job Summary The Product and Technology (P&T) Operations Manager is a strategic and operational partner to the Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic planning, and effective governance across the Product & Technology (P&T) organisation at Poppulo. This role ensures that Product & Technology operates efficiently, is aligned to company strategy, and is supported by robust financial, people, and business planning processes. The role plays a critical part in enabling leadership decision-making through high-quality reporting, Board materials, and the implementation of best practices across P&T. Key Responsibilities Own and continuously improve P&T operational cadence, governance, and ways of working. Partner with the CPTO and leadership team on P&T strategy development through facilitation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Process and preparation of Board materials Manage preparation of P&T materials for Board and Executive Leadership Team meetings. Develop and maintain executive and Board-level reporting on roadmap delivery, operational performance metrics, financials, risks and M&A activities Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, milestones, and success metrics tracking the cascade of overall P&T goals through the organisation Manage financial and headcount planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment tracking for the P&T Technology organization. Partner with Finance and People teams on headcount planning, capacity modelling, and workforce strategy. Lead P&T overall Employee Engagement plans working closely with P&T Leadership to respond to Pop:Voice surveys and achieve P&T Engagement targets Manage P&T risk management, tracking and reporting to the P&T and Poppulo Risk Committees Work with the Engineering Operations team and the Engineering Council to deliver the P&T VCP Plan including driving adoption of best practices, tools, and frameworks to improve P&T effectiveness, productivity and scalability. Manage P&T overall Performance Review cycle working closely with P&T Leadership including arranging and facilitating benchmark sessions Manage P&T input to ongoing M&A Integration plans Identify and Manage continuous improvement initiatives across P&T operations. Technical Skills / Competencies Strong experience in Product, Technology, or Business Operations roles Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive insights. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level material preparation. Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. 8+ years experience in operations, strategy, or planning roles within a technology or SaaS environment. Experience working closely with executive leadership and preparing Board-level content. Strong understanding of product development and software delivery environments. Why Us? An excellent workplace culture Competitive salary Company performance-related bonus Medical insurance Flexible working hours Educational assistance In-house soft skills training Who We Are We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move. We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do. Bring Your Best Self We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better. See it. Own it. Solve it. We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures. Together We’re Better We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That’s what makes us a team. Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to protecting your privacy. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading software company in Ireland is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical excellence in their SaaS Employee Communications platform. You will lead the design and implementation of complex features, improve system reliability, and mentor engineers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Java, AWS, and distributed systems, and is passionate about engineering excellence. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company? At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers. And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive. Job Summary We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to drive technical excellence and scalability across our SaaS Employee Communications platform. In this role, you will act as a hands‑on technical leader , designing and delivering complex features, improving system performance and reliability, and mentoring engineers across the team. This position bridges Senior Engineers and Software Architects, translating architectural vision into robust, maintainable implementations while influencing architectural evolution through strong technical judgment and execution. The ideal candidate brings deep SaaS expertise, hands‑on experience with AWS managed & serverless technologies and a solid understanding of distributed system design. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of complex, high‑impact systems and services. Translate architectural blueprints into scalable, production‑grade solutions. Design and implement microservices and APIs with a strong focus on scalability, observability, and reliability. Own major features or components end‑to‑end, including performance optimization, resilience, and cost efficiency. Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold best practices in coding, design, testing, and CI/CD. Collaborate closely with Architects, Product Managers, and DevOps to ensure architectural alignment and high‑quality delivery. Build and optimize services using AWS serverless, event‑driven, and container‑based technologies (Lambda, ECS, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, EventBridge, RDS). Ensure systems adhere to authentication, authorization, and compliance standards (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC). Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and developer productivity. Advocate for continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation within the engineering organization. Maintain accountability for coding standards, engineering processes, and technical excellence. Use metrics and analytics to anticipate future engineering and scalability needs. Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and PII best practices. Proactively identify and address technical debt and long‑term improvement opportunities. Education & Experience 8+ years of software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership in complex, distributed systems. Demonstrated strong hands‑on experience in Java, with expertise in Spring Boot, concurrency, multi‑threading, and RESTful service development. Proven experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as React or Angular is mandatory for this full‑stack role. Exposure to Node.js and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming and modular architecture is nice to have. Proven understanding of distributed systems, multi‑tenancy, RBAC, and SaaS security principles. Hands‑on experience with microservices architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Experience with observability best practices, including metrics, logging, tracing, and alerting. Strong knowledge of event‑driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Kinesis). Experience with GraphQL federation and implementation. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git‑based workflows, and automated testing (JUnit, Jest, Playwright, etc.). Proven ability to design scalable, high‑performance, fault‑tolerant systems in multi‑tenant SaaS environments. Familiarity with GDPR and data privacy standards is a plus. Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CDK) and modern observability stacks. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Passion for continuous learning and a strong commitment to engineering excellence. Comfortable leading by example and driving best practices across teams. Who We Are We are a values‑driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move. We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do. Bring Your Best Self We show up authentically, are self‑aware and always strive to be better. See it. Own it. Solve it. We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures. Together We’re Better We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team. Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast‑growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK. Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer. Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast‑growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK. Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to protecting your privacy. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Policy. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Poppulo? 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