Senior Software Engineer

Posted 11 September 2025
Salary Market related
LocationDublin
Discipline Software Engineering
Reference9929

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Java

Location: Hybrid Ireland

 

Are you passionate about designing robust, scalable cloud-native systems and shaping the future of digital business platforms? We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role in building core components of a modern cloud-based solution. You’ll work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborating closely with architecture, DevOps, and cross-functional delivery teams to deliver impactful solutions.

 

What You'll Do:

  • Design and develop clean, scalable, and maintainable backend systems using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and advocate for best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, and microservice design.
  • Build and maintain cloud-native applications deployed on AWS, GCP, or Azure using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines using tools like Maven, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes-native solutions.
  • Drive automated testing practices (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure code quality and system reliability.
  • Help implement and maintain secure coding principles and optimize systems for performance and cloud scalability.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong team culture of inclusion and improvement.

 

What You Bring:

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in Java and the Spring framework.
  • Experience in leading projects.
  • Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and practices.
  • Knowledge of secure software design, performance tuning, and building for scalability in the cloud.
  • A strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical quality and rapid delivery.
  • Experience working in Agile teams with a strong focus on continuous improvement and DevOps culture.
  • Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks like React or Angular is a plus.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

 

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now.

Please note:

We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

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We look forward to working with you.