Software Developer – Senior ICT Specialist at Higher Executive Officer Level in the Civil Service — Irish Civil Service
- Location
- Ireland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Information Technology
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 11 Nov 2026
About the role
The Public Appointments Service (PAS) is running an open competition for Software Developer – Senior ICT Specialist positions at Higher Executive Officer level in the Irish Civil Service. This is a panel competition: a ranked panel of successful candidates will be formed, and Civil Service departments and offices will draw from it to fill senior ICT specialist vacancies as they arise, with the majority of posts based in Dublin. Appointees will serve as senior technology specialists helping to deliver Government digital strategies and major national ICT programmes, taking on senior-level development and specialist responsibilities in permanent, full-time roles at the heart of public-sector technology. Applications close at 15:00 (Irish time) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official publicjobs.ie competition page for vacancy 10109, where the candidate information booklet sets out the eligibility requirements, duties and selection process. Official listing: https://publicjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/10109/en-GB
Requirements
Proven professional experience as a software developer or ICT specialist, with the technical depth and leadership capability expected at senior specialist (Higher Executive Officer) level. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and competition rules set out in the official candidate information booklet on publicjobs.ie.
Skills
How to apply
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