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The Wider Research Project
The Full-stack developer is required to contribute to a new commercialisation project called Amethystcare led by Prof. Vincent Wade. The project is focused on the research and development of an Generative AI (LLM based) Conversational Agent capable of providing interactions and a level of companionship for older people living at home. The user interactions will include conversational engagement with older people regarding medicine adherence, loneliness and depression detection and cognitive decline & progress tracking. In addition to the voice assistant anonymised data will be collected and provided in a data dashboard to provide insights to clinicians.
The Full-stack developer will be responsible for the technology stack required to deliver this innovation, including backend infrastructure, data management, APIs and front-end development. This will involve working with a cross functional team of AI researchers, clinicians/nurses and designers requiring consideration of immediate and longer term goals of the innovation and implementing the required technical and architectural runway for each stage of development. Working in iterations and within an Agile framework to ensure continuous delivery of improvements and features.
Context
The position will be based in the ADAPT SFI Research Centre, hosted in the School of Computer Science & Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. ADAPT is the world-leading SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, and brings leading academics, researchers and industry partners together to deliver excellent science, engage the public, develop novel solutions for business across all sectors and enhance Ireland’s international reputation. The ADAPT Centre is hosted and coordinated in the School of Computer Science and Statistics, TCD.
The School of Computer Science and Statistics is ranked #1 in Ireland (QS Rankings) and is a proud recipient of a Bronze Athena Swan award, attained in 2021. As part of the School’s on-going actions in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion it welcomes all applications that meet the criteria below and particularly those from under-represented groups. The School offers a collegiate and supportive environment to all its staff and works to ensure that all its staff and students can perform at their best while putting in those steps that facilitate a healthy work/life balance

Main Responsibilities
As part of the overall project, this Full Stack developer will work on the following tasks:
1. Full-stack Development:
o Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of the platform.
o Implement the backend infrastructure for data management, API development, and ensure smooth operation of the conversational agent and data collection for the data dashboard.
2. Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams:
o Work closely with AI researchers, clinicians, nurses, and designers to integrate their inputs into the development process.
o Understand and address the clinical and user requirements.
3. Generative AI Integration:
o Contribute to the development and integration of the Generative AI (LLM-based) Conversational Agent.
4. Data Management & Anonymization:
o Build and maintain systems that anonymize and manage data collected from user interactions with the conversational agent.
o Develop a secure data pipeline that collects and processes user data and presents it in a clinician-facing dashboard for insights.
5. Agile & Iterative Development:
o Use Agile methodologies to ensure iterative progress and continuous feature improvements.
o Manage development sprints and deliver prototypes regularly to align with both short-term goals and long-term vision.
6. System Architecture Planning:
o Define and implement the technical and architectural requirements necessary for project scalability and innovation.
o Balance the immediate needs of the projects goals, trials and validation with the long-term vision for the platform’s evolution.
Administrative
As a Full-stack developer in Adapt, the person will occasionally be required to engage in administrative tasks in support of the PI and Commercial Leads overall activity. This may include drafting sections of reports for funding bodies; organising a programme of suitably themed group meetings and seminars; contributing to research funding proposals; drafting of ethics applications; and other such tasks as they arise.
Person Requirements
We are looking for an experienced fullstack developer capable of working with multidisciplinary team to deliver the technology stack and architecture to deliver the Amethystcare innovation. Candidates with an interest in AI, working with LLMs and/or voice enabled interfaces are particularly encouraged to apply
Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)
Essential:
– A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a software developer role;
– Experienced in delivering production ready software;
– Experienced with technologies including React JS, HTML, CSS, Java Script, Rest API;My SQL and Amazon AWS;
– Experienced with Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern;
– Experienced in test driven development;
– Continuous delivery and cloud deployment experience.
Desirable:
– AI/ML Knowledge: Familiarity with AI, particularly in integrating or working with LLMs and generative models.
– Voice Assistants: Experience or familiarity with developing or integrating voice-enabled interfaces (e.g., Google Assistant, Alexa).
Skills
Essential:
o Front-end Development: Strong experience with frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular to build intuitive user interfaces.
o Back-end Development: Proficiency in backend frameworks and experience designing RESTful APIs.
o Database Management: Experience in database design and management (SQL and No SQL databases), ensuring data security and scalability.
o Cloud Services: Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) for hosting applications, managing data, and deploying services.
o Ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team with AI researchers, clinicians, and designers.
o Strong communication skills to discuss technical aspects with non-technical stakeholders and users (clinicians, nurses).
o Experience working in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning, and working in iterations to deliver continuous product improvements.
Desirable
o Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy regulations, especially concerning sensitive health-related data.
o Experience implementing security measures to protect anonymized user data and safeguard the data dashboard for clinical use.
o An understanding of the challenges faced by older adults and the ability to design solutions that are accessible and user-friendly for this demographic.
Application Procedure
Applicants should provide the following information when applying:
1. A motivation statement outlining their interest and suitability for the position.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
3. The names and contact details (e-mail) of three referees.

Deadline for applications is 31st Oct 2024.
Applications should be sent to the below people. Please include the job title in the subject line:

• Conor Mc Nally, [email protected]
• Rebecca Mc Manus, [email protected]
• Vincent Wade, [email protected]

Further Information
Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Conor Mc Nally ([email protected]).
Note:
Candidates who do not address the application requirements above will not be considered for interview.