Senior Back-end Software Engineer
Summary
Join a global technology organisation's Belfast engineering team building large-scale, mission-critical backend platforms. You'll design, develop and maintain enterprise Java services and REST APIs across the full SDLC, working with DevOps/SRE on cloud, CI/CD automation and production reliability.
Job Description
My client, a global technology organisation, is looking for a Back-End Software Engineer (Java) to join an established engineering team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team developing and enhancing large-scale backend platforms that support mission-critical enterprise applications used by customers worldwide.
- Competitive salary up to £60k
- Performance bonus
- Hybrid working
- Flexible benefits package
- Strong career progression and learning opportunities
You will join a global engineering function focused on building highly scalable backend services using modern Java technologies, cloud platforms and DevOps practices. The team develops secure, high-performance distributed systems, delivering new capabilities while continually improving reliability, automation and operational performance.
As a Back-End Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain enterprise-level Java services and APIs. Working throughout the full software development lifecycle, you'll collaborate with engineering, DevOps and Site Reliability teams to develop robust and scalable applications running in cloud environments. You will also contribute to backend architecture, infrastructure enhancements, CI/CD automation and production support, helping ensure platforms remain secure, reliable and maintainable.
The Person
- Commercial experience developing server-side Java applications.
- Experience building, deploying and supporting software in live production environments.
- Strong understanding of backend architecture, scalability and distributed systems.
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend integrations.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
- Strong debugging, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to own features from initial design through to deployment.
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and adopting modern engineering practices.
Desirable
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
- Knowledge of Helm or comparable deployment tools.
- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
- Familiarity with DevOps or GitOps practices.
- Experience with NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB or Redis.
- Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools including Jenkins or ArgoCD.
For further information on this position, or any other Software Development opportunities across Belfast and Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact your recruitment consultant for a confidential discussion.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work verification, in accordance with company policy.
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