Software developer.
Also known as Software engineer, Programmer, Developer
Software developers design, build and maintain applications and platforms, working across programming languages, APIs and cloud services in Ireland's large technology sector.
Roles open right now
182 roles open in Ireland today have a title matching software. The results are ordered so listings that mention visa sponsorship, and employers with an Irish employment permit record, come first.
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A sponsorship mention in a listing and an employer’s past permit record are both signals. Neither is a guarantee that a role is sponsored, or that any candidate is eligible.
What this role involves
Software developers and programmers design, write and maintain the applications, services and platforms that businesses rely on. The work spans understanding requirements, writing and reviewing code, building and integrating APIs, testing, and deploying to cloud infrastructure. Ireland hosts a large concentration of technology employers, from multinationals to start-ups, across Dublin, Cork, Galway and beyond. Developers typically specialise in areas such as backend, frontend, data or mobile, and collaborate closely with product, design and operations teams.
When this role fits
Likely a fit when
- your duties include software design, development or architecture
- you work with programming languages, APIs and cloud services
Likely not a fit when
- your role is purely people management with no technical delivery
- your work is general IT support rather than development
Official occupation classification
Roles like this usually map to the following SOC 2010 occupation code, which Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment uses on its occupation lists.
- SOC 2136Primary
Employment permit route signal
Critical Skills Employment Permit may be relevant
This is an occupation-level signal only. The exact duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route decide the outcome.
This is an occupation-level signal only. It is not a determination of eligibility, sponsorship, or permit approval.
Typical skills and qualifications
Technical skills
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
Language
- English (CEFR B2)
Transferable skills
- Communication
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Before you rely on a permit pathway
Depending on the exact duties, salary and employer, some roles in this area may be considered under Ireland's General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit routes, while others may fall on the ineligible list. This is general information only, not immigration advice, and official eligibility depends on the current occupation lists and your individual circumstances.
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Important
Source: IrishTalents editorial content, aligned to the UK SOC 2010 occupation classification used by Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
IrishTalents is not a licensed employment agency and does not select or submit candidates. Any agency information reflects the wording found on agency websites only, not vacancies, sponsorship, or suitability.
An occupation (SOC) code classifies the kind of work. It does not by itself determine permit eligibility, Critical Skills status, or sponsorship. Job duties, salary, employer and permit route also matter.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. IrishTalents is not affiliated with the Irish government.