Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. For over 180 years, businesses have trusted us to turn uncertainty into opportunity. We’re a diverse, global team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. Are you ready to make an impact and help shape what’s next? Join us! Explore opportunities at dnb.com/careers. The Software Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable data platform solutions that support high-performance data processing and analytics capabilities. This role operates with increased autonomy, contributing to system design, driving delivery of platform capabilities, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of the Dun & Bradstreet data ecosystem. The role plays a key part in modernizing and optimizing data platforms, including identity resolution and Match systems, to meet growing business demands. WHAT’S ON OFFER AT D&B IRELAND * 25 days annual leave (plus 2 paid volunteer days & 1 paid un-sick day) * Holiday buy & sell (the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year) * Flexible working - hybrid model * Employee Health Insurance * Mental Health Support program * Pension Contribution * Family Friendly Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Marriage and Bereavement) * Life Assurance * Educational Assistance Program * Life-Style Account (D&B will match your contributions up to €40 per month and can be used to claim for a range of health-related, leisure or lifestyle activities) At Dun & Bradstreet, we are 6,000 friendly colleagues around the world waiting to meet you and give you the opportunity to grow your career. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design, develop, test, deploy, and monitor scalable applications for data ingestion, mastering, matching, and publishing * Develop high-quality software using Java and Python, ensuring performance, maintainability, extensibility, and reliability. * Deliver end-to-end features across the software stack, operating with ownership of assigned components. * Build and maintain microservices and REST APIs, including real-time and streaming data capabilities. * Collaborate with solution architects and partner with lead architects to contribute to system design, reference architectures, and baseline implementations. * Contribute to platform modernization by simplifying, harmonizing, and optimizing systems to improve scalability and performance. * Validate solutions through proofs of concept and prototyping prior to full implementation. * Develop and optimize large-scale distributed data systems using modern frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, distributed processing technologies). * Collaborate with Data Science teams to implement advanced algorithms, models, and proprietary capabilities into production systems. * Ensure high availability, resilience, and performance of critical data processing systems (e.g., identity resolution/Match platforms). * Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, QA, DevOps, and product teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. * Ensure code quality through testing, peer reviews, and adherence to development standards. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern engineering practices. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues using strong root cause analysis skills. * Ensure compliance with data governance, information security, and regulatory standards. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related areas * At least 5 years of experience developing commercial software * Strong proficiency in Java and Python with solid object-oriented design principles * Experience building large-scale distributed systems and data platforms * Expertise in big data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, EMR, Dataproc) * Advanced SQL and data modeling knowledge * Experience developing cloud-native solutions (AWS, GCP, or equivalent) * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and monitoring tools * Knowledge of microservices architecture and high-availability systems * Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities * Ability to work independently while collaborating in cross-functional teams * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills * Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success. * Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs. * Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market. All employees and contractors working in D&B should be aware that they have responsibilities in relation to the Company’s Business Management System.  This relates to information and its security, quality, environment and health and safety both during and post-employment with D&B. Dun & Bradstreet is an Equal Opportunity Employer --- All Dun & Bradstreet job postings can be found at https://jobs.lever.co/dnb. Official communication from Dun & Bradstreet will come from an email address ending in @dnb.com. 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