Software Engineer - AI Developer Tooling & Agent Automation

Job ID: BROADBEAN_634631790866999Reference: JN-092026-496108Location: Galway, GalwayContract: ContractorCategory: IT and Telecoms / Other IT & TelecomsShift: MorningPosted: 2026-10-01Recruiter: DIEGO FERNANDEZEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io the OpportunityWe are looking for a Software Engineer passionate about modern software development, AI-powered engineering tools, and developer productivity.You will help design and build AI-powered coding agents, automation workflows, and developer tools that improve software quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance the developer experience. Working with technologies such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, LLMs, and modern CI/CD platforms, you will play a key role in shaping how engineering teams leverage AI in their daily workflows.Location: Galway (Hybrid)Employment Type: ContractThis opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence.Key Responsibilities- Design and develop AI-powered coding agents and automation workflows.- Build services, libraries, integrations, and developer tools using Python, Node.js, or Java.- Develop solutions supporting code generation, testing, validation, deployment, and engineering productivity.- Integrate AI capabilities into repositories, development environments, and software delivery processes.- Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and well-tested production code.- Contribute to technical design, architecture discussions, and engineering best practices.- Work with modern AI tools including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and related technologies.- Improve AI-generated outputs through prompt design, context management, and retrieval strategies.- Collaborate closely with platform, security, DevOps, and product teams to enhance developer experience and software delivery.Required Experience- Strong professional software engineering experience.- Expertise in Python, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), or Java.- Experience building and supporting production software systems.- Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).- Hands-on experience with Git and GitHub.- Experience using GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar AI-assisted development tools.- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, testing, debugging, and software delivery practices.- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.- Genuine interest in applying AI technologies to software engineering challenges.Nice to Have- Experience building Generative AI or Agentic AI solutions.- Exposure to multi-agent architectures and AI orchestration patterns.- Knowledge of prompt engineering, context engineering, and LLM concepts.- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.- Experience developing developer tooling, internal platforms, or DevEx solutions.- Familiarity with large-scale or distributed codebases. Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.