Junior Full Stack Developer

About Ashgrove:

Ashgrove Renewables is one of Ireland’s longest-established renewable energy specialists, delivering a range of sustainable energy-efficient solutions to homeowners and businesses nationwide for over 25 years.

A trusted SEAI-registered contractor and One Stop Shop partner, Ashgrove supports a diverse client base, supporting both single-measure installations and end-to-end project management of more complex multiple-measure energy upgrades.

The Role:
Ashgrove is seeking a motivated Graduate/Junior Full Stack Developer to join our fast-growing Mallow based team. This role provides the opportunity to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, delivering scalable backend services and modern front-end applications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business and for the correct candidate has much growth opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute across the full project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
  
• Develop, design & create backend services and modern web-based front-end applications.
  
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement and implement scalable technical solutions.
  
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical evaluations, and technology selection.
  
• Actively collaborate in the strategic goals of the CI department.
  
• Assist in maintaining existing applications & providing IT assistance to fellow employees.
  
• Collaborate with department heads to define and measure KPIs and KQIs aligned to business objectives.
  
• Liaise with Zoho support on complex integrations and enhancements.
  
• Assist in the development and deployment of non-software based process improvement.
  
  
  
  

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

• BA / MSc of Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or similar.
  
• Strong ability to analyse requirements, explore alternatives, and derive effective technical solutions to complex problems.
  
• Proven experience in full stack development, with strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, Next.js, and PostgreSQL and other latest scripting languages. Experience with additional frameworks, languages, or databases is highly advantageous.
  
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, with a strong understanding of business process automation and system integration.
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automated deployment practices.
  
• Teaching Assistant experience advantageous.
  
• Solid understanding of software architecture, data modelling, scalability, and system maintainability.
  

Ashgrove uses the Zoho One platform. Experience with Deluge is not required; however, a strong foundation in general programming principles is essential to enable efficient review and adaptation of existing code.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  
• Strong independent research, evaluation & implementation ability.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability with a methodical approach to task execution.
  
• High level of initiative, curiosity & willingness to continuously learn and develop technical expertise.
  
• Strong attention to quality, documentation & delivery standards.
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  
• Company Pension
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Performance-related bonus
  
• Bike to Work scheme
  
• Onsite parking
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Company Paid Leave
  
• Further educational support, training and development opportunities
  
• Sports and Social events and activities