About Zinkworks Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission‑critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI‑driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter. The Role We are hiring a Senior Solution Architect to lead complex presales engagements across our telecom portfolio, with a particular focus on OSS, network management, and AI‑driven solutions. This is a front‑line commercial role where you will own multiple parallel pursuits end‑to‑end, from early discovery through technical close. You will work closely with Tier 1 operators and major ecosystem partners, run technical workshops, design winning solutions, and contribute to RFP and procurement processes as required. You will join a team of senior Solution Architects and CTOs. What You Will Do Lead presales technical engagements across multiple concurrent opportunities. Design and architect scalable, cloud‑native solutions. Own and drive proof‑of‑concept implementations from a technical perspective. Run discovery sessions, technical workshops, and architecture reviews with customer stakeholders. Design solutions spanning OSS, network management, and AI/ML‑driven automation. Own technical responses for RFPs, RFIs, and formal procurement processes. Translate complex customer problems into compelling, commercially viable solutions. Partner with delivery, product, and engineering teams to ensure solutions are buildable and defensible. Represent Zinkworks credibly with C‑level executives and senior technical audiences. What You Bring Deep telecom domain expertise, including understanding of telco networks (2G/3G/4G/5G), core and transport networks, OSS, network management fundamentals, service assurance, or related areas. Proven experience designing and architecting OSS or NMS solutions. Strong software architecture fundamentals with the ability to design modern, cloud‑native systems. Hands‑on cloud platform experience, preferably Google Cloud Platform, with solid understanding of cloud principles across providers. AI/ML literacy, with the ability to articulate how machine learning applies to network and operations use cases for both technical and business audiences. Proven presales or customer‑facing solution architecture experience, including leading and winning complex deals. Ability to operate autonomously across multiple pursuits without close supervision. Excellent communication skills, with confidence whiteboarding with engineers and presenting to executive stakeholders. Willingness to travel regularly across Europe, with periodic international travel. Nice to Have Experience working with Tier 1 operators such as Vodafone, AT&T, or Deutsche Telekom. Familiarity with Ericsson or other major telecom vendor ecosystems. Background in network automation, AIOps, or intelligent assurance platforms. Hands‑on software development experience. Inclusion and Diversity at Zinkworks At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr
About Zinkworks Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission‑critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI‑driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter. The Role Zinkworks is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, supporting, and troubleshooting high‑quality software solutions across the technology stack. You will work in a fast‑paced Agile environment, contributing to the delivery of scalable applications, APIs, and microservices while helping drive engineering excellence across development, testing, and operational automation. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong Java and modern frontend experience, a passion for solving complex technical problems, and an interest in cloud‑native development practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions across backend and frontend systems Build and enhance APIs and microservices using modern Java‑based frameworks Develop responsive frontend applications using React Support end‑to‑end software delivery, including troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across the technology stack Contribute to automated testing strategies across UI and API layers Work with CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, reliable software delivery Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Agile delivery environments including Scrum and Kanban Contribute to software design, development standards, and operational automation best practices Support observability and monitoring efforts to ensure application reliability and performance Participate in container‑based development and deployment practices Continuously improve engineering processes, code quality, and team delivery capability The Expertise You Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline 6–9 years of hands‑on experience as a Software Engineer Strong proficiency in Java 17+, React, Spring, and Spring Boot Solid experience developing RESTful services, APIs, and microservices Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks, including: Hammer and CallMaster for frontend testing RestAssured Cucumber Java BDD Insomnia for API testing Exposure to observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or similar Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban Strong understanding of software design, development, testing, and operational automation Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container‑based development/deployment practices is an advantage Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and DynamoDB is a plus Ability to troubleshoot complex data and application issues across the end‑to‑end technology stack Hands‑on experience with Azure or AWS, or a strong demonstrated interest in building cloud expertise through certifications or training Demonstrated experience owning engineering outcomes across design, development, testing, support, and troubleshooting Proven ability to work independently and professionally A self‑starter mindset with curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and a strong desire to learn continuously Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all. Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission‑critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI‑driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting‑edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long‑lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter. Overview Zinkworks is seeking a Technical Lead with strong experience designing and delivering Google Cloud Platform (GCP) native solutions . The successful candidate will lead complex development initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable cloud-native applications. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of GCP-native solutions for large-scale enterprise platforms. Architect and develop cloud-native applications using Java and Python. Provide technical leadership across complex development projects, ensuring best practices in architecture and code quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML, QA, and data engineering teams. Guide teams in implementing scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems. Mentor developers and support the adoption of modern engineering practices, and review and approve code. Act as Product Owner to the internal design team, creating and maintaining the sprint backlog for development. Create user stories with low-level design for implementation. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience building GCP-native solutions. Advanced development experience with Java and Python. Experience in developing REST-based microservices. Experience in developing AI agents using Google ADK or Langchain. Experience leading complex software development projects or teams. Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native design patterns. Experience working with distributed systems and large-scale data processing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development tooling. Experience working with AI/ML or data-driven platforms. Experience delivering telecom or large-scale cloud applications. Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm based in Ireland is seeking a Technical Lead to design and deliver GCP-native solutions for enterprise platforms. The candidate will lead complex development initiatives, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of scalable cloud-native applications using Java and Python. Applicants should have extensive experience with microservices architecture and cloud-native design patterns. The company promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, emphasizing community engagement and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology solutions provider in Ireland is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to lead presales engagements focused on OSS and AI-driven solutions. In this full-time role, you will design scalable cloud-native systems, conduct technical workshops, and engage with high-profile stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have deep expertise in telecom networks, cloud platforms, and a strong presales background, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for regional travel across Europe. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading tech consulting firm in Ireland seeks a Solution Architect to bridge Telecom engineering and Cloud-native AI. You will design end-to-end architectures for digital twin systems while leading cross-functional teams on Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in Telecom network architecture and proven skills in AI/ML. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes inclusion and drives innovative solutions for clients across telecom and financial services. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading tech company based in Ireland is looking for a mid-level Python Backend Developer to join their engineering team. This role involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services, collaborating with frontend engineers and DevOps, and writing clean, maintainable code. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in software development, strong skills in Python, and knowledge of backend frameworks and REST APIs. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusion are part of the company's culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A technology firm in Ireland is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to build and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines and ensure data quality. You will work with technologies like SQL, Python, and various cloud tools, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions. Qualified candidates should have a strong analytical mindset and experience with diverse data types and cloud infrastructures. This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading tech firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Platform Architect who will act as the technical visionary for the shared platform. This role requires hands-on technical leadership combined with architectural ownership, focusing on agentic automation and reusable delivery components. You will ensure innovations from customer programs are generalized into a scalable platform, collaborating closely with product management and leading teams to deliver effective solutions. The position demands strong experience in microservices, cloud architectures, and intelligent automation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm in Ireland is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to modernize a financial services client's mainframe capabilities. This role involves designing and developing Java-based applications packaged in AWS, while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have solid experience with Java, Spring Framework, and AWS services. Regular site visits to Galway City are required, supporting a collaborative Agile/Scrum environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
