Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Workhuman . The Opportunity At Workhuman, we’re on a mission to make work more human by helping organisations celebrate, connect, and empower their people. Our Recognition & Celebrations solutions sit at the heart of this mission, enabling companies worldwide to build cultures of gratitude. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our collaborative, high‑trust team. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and scaling impactful features that reach millions of employees globally. Every line of code you ship helps people feel seen, valued, and connected at work. Approach As a Senior Engineer, you’ll partner with Product, Principal Engineers, and Architects to deliver innovative solutions. While much of your work will focus on backend development in Java, you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to frontend projects in React. This is hands‑on, grown‑up engineering with the space to influence strategy and drive innovation. Tech Stack Java 17/21, Spring (Boot, Web, Data/JDBC, Security), RESTful APIs, Apache Camel, Kafka, AWS (Lambda, ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, CloudFront, Terraform, OpenSearch), Oracle, Postgres, PL/SQL, React, TypeScript, CSS, JMeter, Jenkins, Sonar, Maven, Git, Docker/Containerization. What You’ll Do Lead design and engineering activities for your squad, contributing to both strategy and delivery. Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and Architecture teams to shape requirements and technical direction. Drive the design and implementation of scalable, high‑quality, performant features. Contribute to agile ceremonies; sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand‑ups, retrospectives. Decompose complex features into smaller deliverables to improve efficiency. Conduct code reviews, share best practices, and enhance developer experience. Mentor engineers, fostering growth, knowledge‑sharing, and technical excellence. Influence architectural vision within the squad and across the wider engineering organisation. The Skills You Bring 5+ years’ experience as a software engineer in enterprise environments. Expertise with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Security, REST APIs, and microservices. Experience with React, TypeScript, and CSS for full‑stack delivery. Strong knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, ECR, CloudWatch, CloudFront, as well as Terraform, Docker, and containerized environments. Solid background with relational databases (Oracle, Postgres, Aurora, PL/SQL). Experience with Kafka, Apache Camel, and event‑driven systems. Familiarity with integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven, Sonar). A proven ability to mentor, influence design discussions, and represent the team in cross‑functional forums. Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non‑technical conversations. Achievements & Impact Take ownership of features end‑to‑end, from design through delivery. Mentor and support peers, while continuing to grow independently. Represent the squad in design discussions with senior stakeholders. Collaborate openly across teams and locations, contributing to a culture of trust, respect, and innovation. What We Offer Growth: Opportunities to influence technical strategy, cross‑department initiatives, and architectural vision. Culture: A collaborative environment built on trust, psychological safety, and open feedback. We succeed together, support each other, and welcome new ideas. Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure) VHI health & dental cover for employee + dependents Pension scheme (post‑probation) Income protection & life assurance Employee recognition programs Tuition reimbursement & access to Workhuman University Perks: free breakfast & lunch options, catered events, wellness activities, travel discounts, car parking (subject to availability) The Company At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long‑term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our human cloud‑based applications are helping some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity. Did you know we have an award‑winning culture across EMEA and North America? In 2022 we were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in the large‑sized workplace category. We were also recognised as the Best Workplace for Women and the Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021, 2022. In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium‑sized workplace category. We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as the Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work, and U.S. Best Places to Work. There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries. Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation, and Imagination. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm in Ireland is seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer who will influence the security landscape and drive growth. In this senior role, you will partner with the CISO, oversee a global security team and develop comprehensive strategies for risk management and compliance. You will bring over 15 years of experience in information security, including a strong background in cloud security. The company fosters a diverse workplace and emphasizes inclusivity in its hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer Transforming Security at Workhuman This senior leadership role will have a far-reaching impact across our organization. You'll help lead high-performing teams, integrate security into our product and enterprise infrastructure, and represent our security program to both internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will be crucial in keeping Workhuman ahead of emerging threats while driving our growth as a leader in recognition. The Deputy CISO will also oversee compliance with & certification to security standards and regulations while leading initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This is a critical hands-on role that partners closely with the CISO to provide technical leadership and guidance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Workhuman's systems and data. What you'll do at Workhuman Partner with the CISO to lead the development and execution of Workhuman's global information security strategy, policies, and risk management framework. Provide strategic guidance across core security domains: Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Security Operations, and Product Security. Help build and lead a global security team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, IT, and Legal, to embed security into our SaaS platform, evolving AI infrastructure and internal systems. Drive security awareness and training initiatives to strengthen our internal security culture. Drive process automation and efficiencies in line with the organization's policy on the use of AI and AI enhanced technologies. Oversee incident response planning and execution to ensure swift detection, containment, and resolution of security incidents. Lead vendor risk management processes to mitigate supply chain risks. Represent the security function to executive leadership and customers across all geographies and time zones, communicating our risk posture, key metrics, and strategic priorities. Assume CISO responsibilities when needed and report to the executive leadership. You'll gain invaluable experience working closely with a CISO and managing a complex security program at a growing and highly dynamic business. What you'll bring 15+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in senior executive leadership roles. Proven track record of leading across risk, compliance, security operations, and product security functions. Deep knowledge of security frameworks and global compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR). Experience in securing cloud-first and SaaS environments at scale. Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the board and C-level. Background in high-growth software or automation companies; prior CISO experience and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are advantageous. Strong technical background in security engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR. The Company At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals' differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long-term growth and success. Even if you don't think you "check every single box" above, please still consider applying. We're looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we're shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our human cloud-based applications are helping some of the world's leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity. Did you know we have an award-winning culture across EMEA and North America: We were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in 2022 in the large-sized workplace category. We were also recognised as the Best Workplace for Women and the Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium-sized workplace category. We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as the Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work, and U.S. Best Places to Work. There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries. Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation, and Imagination. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Transforming Security at Workhuman. This senior leadership role will have a far-reaching impact across our organization. You'll help lead high-performing teams, integrate security into our product and enterprise infrastructure, and represent our security program to both internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will be crucial in keeping Workhuman ahead of emerging threats while driving our growth as a leader in recognition. The Deputy CISO will also oversee compliance with & certification to security standards and regulations while leading initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. This is a critical hands-on role that partners closely with the CISO to provide technical leadership and guidance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Workhuman's systems and data. What You’ll Do At Workhuman Partner with the CISO to lead the development and execution of Workhuman's global information security strategy, policies, and risk management framework. Provide strategic guidance across core security domains: Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Security Operations, and Product Security. Help build and lead a global security team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, IT, and Legal, to embed security into our SaaS platform, evolving AI infrastructure and internal systems. Drive security awareness and training initiatives to strengthen our internal security culture. Drive process automation and efficiencies in line with the organization's policy on the use of AI and AI enhanced technologies. Oversee incident response planning and execution to ensure swift detection, containment, and resolution of security incidents. Lead vendor risk management processes to mitigate supply chain risks. Represent the security function to executive leadership and customers across all geographies and time zones, communicating our risk posture, key metrics, and strategic priorities. Assume CISO responsibilities when needed and report to the executive leadership. You\'ll gain invaluable experience working closely with a CISO and managing a complex security program at a growing and highly dynamic business. What You’ll Bring 15+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in senior executive leadership roles. Proven track record of leading across risk, compliance, security operations, and product security functions. Deep knowledge of security frameworks and global compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR). Experience in securing cloud-first and SaaS environments at scale. Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the board and C-level. Background in high-growth software or automation companies; prior CISO experience and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are advantageous. Strong technical background in security engineering, incident response, vulnerability management, and cloud security, SIEM, EDR, and SOAR. The Company At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long-term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our human cloud-based applications are helping some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity. Did you know we have an award-winning culture across EMEA and North America: We were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in 2022 in the large-sized workplace category. We were also recognised as the Best Workplace for Women and the Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium-sized workplace category. We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as the Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work, and U.S. Best Places to Work. There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries. Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation, and Imagination. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology company in Dublin seeks a Deputy CISO to oversee security strategies across the organization. This senior leadership role requires over 15 years of experience in information security, including expertise in compliance and risk management within cloud environments. The ideal candidate will drive security initiatives, enhance the organization's security posture, and provide technical leadership while working closely with the executive team. This position also involves significant collaboration across various departments to embed security in all operations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading human-focused tech firm in Dublin is seeking a Senior Recruitment Partner for a 12-month FTC. This hybrid role involves recruiting for software and QA engineering roles, focusing on relationship building and enhancing the hiring experience. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience and strong sourcing skills. Benefits include health cover, pension scheme, and generous annual leave. Join our collaborative team that strives for inclusion and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Recruitment Partner 12 Month FTC (Engineering + Tech) – Workhuman Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland Opportunity We’re looking for a Senior Recruitment Partner to partner with our technology organization. You’ll recruit for roles across Software Engineering, QA Engineering, and Engineering Leadership, working closely with leaders to bring new talent into the business. Your focus will be strong sourcing, relationship building, and creating a smooth, human‑focused hiring experience. While technology will be your main area, you’ll also support other business roles as needed. Job Description Hybrid role – in office 3 days per week What We Can Offer Delivery focused role across Engineering and business areas Autonomy to shape sourcing and recruiting workflows Partnership with supportive, technically strong leaders Opportunities to work on reporting, process improvements, and interview training Collaborative TA team, modern tools, and strong data insights Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office The Skills You Will Bring 5+ years of full‑cycle recruiting experience, including in‑house experience Strong background delivering complex technical roles Advanced sourcing skills: talent mapping, passive outreach, market insights Confident working with ATS/HRIS systems, sourcing tools, and reporting dashboards; experience with Workday is an advantage Ability to use data to influence decisions and improve processes Strong stakeholder management and communication across technical and non‑technical teams Excellent time management and prioritisation across multiple roles Commitment to a fair, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience Collaborative and agile mindset; supportive of teammates, willing to share expertise, and support other business areas as required Mindset that embraces modern AI tools to simplify tasks, speed up workflows, and elevate the hiring experience What Success Looks Like High quality delivery across Product Engineering/Technology and business roles Deep, diverse technical pipelines built through proactive sourcing Reporting and insights used to guide hiring strategy and decisions Improved interview quality through hiring manager coaching and partnership Better sourcing approaches, smoother workflows, and strong candidate experience Benefits 25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure) VHI health & dental cover for employee + dependents Pension scheme (post‑probation) Income protection & life assurance Employee recognition programs Tuition reimbursement & access to Workhuman University Perks: free breakfast & lunch options, catered events, wellness activities, onsite gym, travel discounts, car parking The Company At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long‑term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our cloud‑based applications help some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose. The Workhuman Cloud empowers employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude and human connection while increasing employee engagement and productivity. Did you know we have an award‑winning culture across EMEA and North America? We were named as #5 Best Workplace in the Great Place to Work Awards in Ireland in 2022, and recognised as the Best Workplace for Women and the Best Workplace in Technology in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2021 we were named as #2 Best Workplace in Europe in the medium‑sized workplace category. We were also recognised as #2 Best Large Places to Work in Boston by Built In for 2023 as well as the Best Place to Work in Boston, U.S. Best Large Places to Work and U.S. Best Places to Work. There are currently over 7.5 million users on the Workhuman® cloud across 180 countries. Our core values are Respect, Determination, Innovation, and Imagination. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We proudly provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Workhuman believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Software Engineer (BE) Workhuman This is a hybrid role, requiring presence in our Dublin office at least three times per week. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in expanding and improving our Recognition & Celebrations solutions. Our team collaborates closely, creating impactful software solutions focused on quality, innovation, and practical outcomes. Job Description This team is at the heart of how Workhuman helps our customers build and sustain cultures of gratitude. These teams design and deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to spread a culture of recognition and celebration within their workplaces. Tech Stack Java 17, Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Web Stack, Spring Data or Spring JDBC) RESTful web services, Apache Kafka, Apache Camel AWS, Terraform, API, Oracle, Postgres, NoSQL DB, PL/SQL JMeter, Jenkins, Sonar, Maven, Git, Docker/Containerization AWS OpenSearch, AWS Lambda What You Will Do Collaborate with the Product team to clarify requirements and co‑design effective, user‑centric solutions. Collaborate closely with Principals and Architects to align on technical vision and strategy. Design and implement innovative solutions that enhance the core functionality and scalability of our platform. Conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality, maintainability, and performance. Provide technical mentorship to peers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across the team. The Skills You Will Bring 5+ years' experience with enterprise application design and development using Java, Spring, and AWS. Experience working in an agile micro‑service oriented development environment. Familiarity with RESTful API design and common batch processing patterns. Good database application development experience with Oracle/SQL or Aurora databases. Experience with unit and integration testing; familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD). Experience with AWS‑based DevOps or CI/CD pipelines (e.g., OpenSearch, Amazon MSK/Kafka, AWS Lambda). Familiarity with Apache Camel or Apache Kafka is advantageous. Achievements Mentor team members and work independently. Represent the team in design discussions, presenting and defending proposed solutions to senior technical stakeholders. Collaborate openly with the team on shared items of work and communicate well in a team‑oriented environment across locations. Exhibit a passion for learning and introducing new technologies. Benefits 25 days annual leave, increasing with years of service. Company plan VHI Health Care & Dental cover for employee and dependencies. A Pension commencing after probation period. Participation in Workhuman’s employee recognition programs. Discounted gift certificates. Discounted TaxSaver Travel cards/free car parking (subject to availability). Income Protection. Life Assurance. Access to our Tuition Reimbursement Scheme. Access to Workhuman University. Additional perks such as free grab‑and‑go breakfast and lunch, fruit, tea/coffee, catered events, and wellness activities throughout the year. About Workhuman At Workhuman® our mission is to bring more humanity to the workplace. We recognise and embrace individuals’ differences and believe that workforce diversity and inclusion are essential to our long‑term growth and success. Even if you don’t think you “check every single box” above, please still consider applying. We’re looking for a human who is collaborative, innovative with a growth mindset. We love what we do because we’re shaping the future of work through our people and our technology. Our cloud‑based applications help some of the world’s leading global brands connect culture to shared purpose, empowering employees to thank, talk and celebrate each other, creating an environment that sparks gratitude, human connection, employee engagement and productivity. Workhuman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Workhuman are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, age, or any other status protected by law. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr
