Java Developer
Summary
Software engineer (3-5+ years) building reliable, scalable Java microservices for an established software company: designing features end to end with Java and Spring Boot, improving performance and observability, and keeping high-traffic production systems healthy. Offers €60-70K plus bonus, fully remote anywhere in Ireland.
IT Search has partnered with an established software company looking to add a Software Engineer to its engineering team. You’ll be involved in building reliable, scalable systems and supporting the performance of high-traffic applications. The role spans the full lifecycle from design to production, with plenty of scope to contribute to technical improvements across the team.
You’ll work on system architecture, automation, and observability efforts, helping to keep services running smoothly while taking ownership of key technical tasks when needed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Designing and implementing features end to end using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices patterns
- Improving system reliability, scalability, performance, and efficiency
- Monitoring production systems, resolving issues, and helping prevent recurrence
- Contributing to architectural discussions for distributed, highly available systems
- Supporting performance optimisation and capacity planning
- Working closely with other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Computer Science or similar, or equivalent experience
- 3 to 5+ years’ software development experience with solid Java expertise
- Strong understanding of microservices, data structures, and concurrency programming
- Experience with distributed messaging, RPC frameworks, and containerised environments
- Familiarity with Git, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins CI/CD, Jira, and Confluence
- Clean, maintainable coding style and a structured problem-solving mindset
- Comfortable working in a Linux environment
Package:
€60-70K + bonus, excellent benefits, and fully remote working from anywhere in Ireland.