Digital and Accessible Technology Web Developer in Galway

About the Role

The Digital and Accessible Technology (DAT) team supports people to use technology to increase communication, independence, participation and inclusion in everyday life. This role focuses on the accessibility, design, development, and deployment of digital applications that support the work of the DAT Service across Corlann and partner organisations. Working within the Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies, the post holder will work closely with stakeholders to co-design, develop, and maintain applications, automations and reporting solutions that support the DAT Library and other core services.

Reporting To/ Responsible To: DAT Officer and Speech and Language Therapy Manager.

Works with: • People supported and their circle of support • Frontline staff • Corlann multi-disciplinary staff • Digital and Accessible Technology Team • Advocacy groups • Educational, Health, Vocational and Community Agencies

Requirements

The successful candidate must have: • A qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or Digital Media QQI Level 7 or higher or a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience. • 12 months experience developing business applications using Microsoft Power Platform or equivalent. • Strong experience developing Canvas Apps, Power Automate flows and Power BI reports. • Strong understanding of information architecture, data structures and relational data design. • Excellent knowledge of WCAG standards and the European Accessibility Act. • Proven experience implementing accessible user interfaces and universal design principles. • Experience deploying and maintaining Power Platform solutions across multiple sites or organisations. • Experience managing application lifecycle management (ALM), environments and solution deployment. • Experience producing user guides, training materials and implementation documentation. • Strong understanding of Power Platform security and governance. • Experience delivering training and onboarding users to digital systems. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Candidates must possess a full, valid driver’s license, as occasional travel may be required to attend periodic in-person meetings or site visits.

Highly Desirable: • Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. • Experience designing user interfaces for people with cognitive, communication and sensory support needs. • Experience conducting accessibility testing using automated and manual testing methods. • Relevant Microsoft certifications desirable (e.g., Dynamics 365, Power Platform). • QQI Level 6 Train-the-Trainer.

Details

Location: Galway, Ireland

Sector: public sector

Salary: €58,477–€71,441 per year

Closing date: 5 Oct 2026

Contract type: Temporary, full-time

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. The successful candidate must be available for on call situations that may arise from time to time. These times may be outside ‘normal’ operational times and must be approved by your manager.

The post is pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to new funding.

Travel/Base: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The position will be based in the Corlann West Region. Work and travel base in Galway or Roscommon will be agreed on appointment.

Probation: A probationary period from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer's discretion.

How to Apply

Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 5th October 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 19th October 2026.

Contact: Paige Parker, Digital and Accessible Technology Officer at [email protected] or 087 162 9873