Temporary Scientific & Technical Officer (STO) Software Developer – Redeployment Cover

The Marine Institute Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine research organization in Galway is seeking a Software Developer to support various programmes. The role involves developing and maintaining software solutions focused on data processing, ensuring strong collaboration with operational teams to align with strategic goals. Candidates should be EEA or UK citizens or have appropriate visa status. This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in marine science.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development for operational teams.
• Knowledge in data processes and analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software to assist various Institute programmes.
• Ensure integration of software development with operational ICT infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with teams to meet operational and strategic goals.

Skills

Software Development

Data Processing

Scientific Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Summary of the Role

The Software Developer will work in the Information Services and Development’s Application Development team, developing and supporting software to assist Institute programmes across operational teams including Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Science, Marine Environment and Food Safety, and Oceanography and Information Services. The Software Developer will develop, maintain and support software solutions with a focus on data processes including scientific data processing and analysis, and information delivery to a range of stakeholders.

The role will involve close co-operation with the Information Services & Development teams, with operational teams and with cross-functional groups to ensure software development and support activities integrate well with the Institute’s operational ICT infrastructure, standards and processes, are well managed and are aligned with the operational and strategic goals of the Institute.

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How to Apply

A C.V. and letter of application, summarising experience and skill set applicable to the position, should be emailed to [e-mail] or posted to Human Resources at the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Galway. All correspondence for this post should quote reference OCIS/TempSWD/Aug25.

Eligible Candidates must be

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 or a Stamp 5 visa.

Closing date for Applications

All applications for this post should be received by the Marine Institute in advance of 12 noon on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Use of Data - all personal data and the information submitted for this application will be used solely for the purpose of this campaign, after which it will be deleted in line with our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy and data retention schedule. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and accessed only by those involved directly in the campaign.

The Marine Institute is an organisation that champions Diversity, Inclusion & Equality for all. We encourage and welcome applications from anyone interested in this role.

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