Internet giant to recruit 50 software engineers

Plans to create 50 jobs were revealed today by internet giant AOL.

AOL Global Operations Ltd announced that the new software engineering roles will be appointed at its Dublin Development Centre over the next two years.

The firm’s recruiters and staff will be on hand to meet interested candidates tomorrow at the epicentre 2010 software conference being held at Trinity College, Dublin, of which AOL is a main sponsor.

Aengus McClean, head of AOL Global Operations, said it was an exciting time for the firm and its Dublin base.

“Dublin has been central to AOL’s success over the years and will be integral to our future development,” said Mr McClean.

“For this new era we will be positioned in the city centre which will give great additional energy to the organisation and we’re confident will be a highly attractive place to work for new recruits.”

The company – which is moving its headquarters from Citywest to the city centre - wants to expand its reach as a leading provider of internet advertising technologies, services and user content.

More than 20 positions will be filled immediately, with the majority for candidates with Java and .Net qualifications along with two to three years’ industry experience.

New recruits will work alongside their global counterparts, have good opportunities for travel and enjoy highly attractive benefits as part of their packages.

Dublin is AOL’s development engine for Europe and works alongside its sister Development Centres in San Francisco, Dulles, New York and Bangalore.

It currently employs 110 people dedicated mainly to its advertising services - Adtech and AOL Advertising – and to developing user applications for use on platforms like AOL Search and properties such as AOL Money & Finance.

AOL’s systems architect, Ken Wilson, will deliver an address on web service design at epicentre 2010 tomorrow.