The jobs, which will be created over three years, were announced as Noesis, a global leader in IT solutions and services, launched its new IT Centre of Excellence in Dundalk on Wednesday.
The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, with the Lisbon based company say that the “investment will have a positive economic impact on the local community, whilst also supporting the growth of Ireland’s IT industry.”
Nelson Pereira CEO Noesis said that the launch represented “a significant moment in our commitment to increase our footprint in Ireland. We are very proud to have a presence in here, to grow together with our clients and our team. To us, Ireland represents a key market, we recognise the amazing talent it has to offer, and we look forward to what’s to come.”
Welcoming the announcement Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment Peter Burke TD said: “This expansion will create significant job opportunities for Dundalk and surrounding areas, which is very much in line with Government’s aim to increase regional investment, while also benefiting businesses through the provision of innovative technology solutions.”
“This milestone represents the latest expansion in Noesis’ footprint in Europe, and a significant commitment to Ireland and Irish talent.”
“The establishment by Noesis of this new facility in Dundalk is very welcome news,” Dónal Travers, Global Head of Technology & CCBS at IDA Ireland said. “This investment not only strengthens the professional services landscape, but adds to the strengthening technology ecosystem in Dundalk and the North East. I wish the Noesis team every success.”
Ricardo Batista, Managing Director Noesis Ireland commented that “Businesses today face massive barriers to digital transformation.
He said that the services that they can offer clients through their new IT Centre of Excellence in Dundalk w
ill have a significant positive impact on a company’s delivery of software and applications.
“We have recognised that there is tremendous opportunity for growth when it comes to these services in Ireland, and we are determined to lead this movement in Ireland. This is why our new IT Centre of Excellence, based in Dundalk, is a crucial part of our growth strategy.”
The 30 new jobs, which will be created over a three year period, will be across a variety of services, from cloud and security, data analytics and AI to low-code solutions
The company has over 1,200 employees, operating in seven countries: Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Brazil, Ireland, the USA, and the UAE.
The Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr. Kevin Callan has also welcomed the launch of the Centre of Excellence.
“I had the pleasure of meeting Nelson Pereira, CTO Noesis, and Ricardo Batista, Managing Director, Noesis Ireland. The availability of talent in Louth makes it an attractive location for international businesses like Noesis seeking hi-tech skills. Our location at the centre of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor offers businesses the opportunity to tap into key infrastructure and supports, such as international access through Dublin and Belfast airports and industry programmes available at DKIT and through LMETB.
“The pro-business approach of Louth County Council and the quality of life available to employees locating in Louth will ensure companies like Noesis will continue to invest in Louth into the future.”