Software Developer – AI & Intelligent Applications

Role Overview

Conscia Ireland is expanding its Development Team and is seeking a Software Developer with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions. This role will contribute to the design, development, and operation of intelligent applications and integrations that form part of next-generation technology offerings for our customers. 
You will work across the full software development lifecycle, building cloud-native, secure, and scalable solutions that incorporate AI technologies such as machine learning services, intelligent automation, data-driven decisioning, and API-based integrations. The role suits a developer who is comfortable working in evolving technical areas and applying AI capabilities to solve real-world business problems. 

Requirements

Education: Level 8 bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 

Python Development - Strong proficiency in Python for building production-grade services and AI-integrated applications. 

API Design and Integration -Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including authentication, versioning, and performance considerations. 

Version Control - Proficiency with Git and collaborative development practices. 

Cloud Platforms (AWS) - Experience developing and deploying applications on AWS. AWS certification is an advantage. 

Documentation and Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with clear technical documentation. 

AI - Proven experience building and deploying production AI applications that integrate LLMs and implementing/operating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers integrations in Python.
 
Desirable Skills

• Experience with Docker and containerised environments. 
• Additional AWS certifications. 
• Linux server administration knowledge. 
• Understanding of networking fundamentals. 
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Build and Maintain AI-Enabled Applications  Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and user-facing components that incorporate AI capabilities. This includes integrating third‑party AI services or cloud‑native AI tools, as well as developing application logic that leverages data, inference, and automation. 
• Testing and Quality Assurance  Implement comprehensive automated testing, including unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests, ensuring reliable and maintainable solutions. 
• Debugging, Performance and Optimisation  Analyse and resolve defects across development, test, and production environments, optimising performance, scalability, and AI‑related workflows. 
• Collaboration with Cross‑Functional Teams  Work closely with product management, UX/design, infrastructure, and security teams to translate requirements into robust software solutions. 
• Secure Software Development  Apply secure coding practices throughout the development lifecycle, protecting APIs, data, and AI models. 
• Operational Support and Continuous Improvement  Provide post‑deployment support and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, tooling, and practices.