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