Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description:

Our client, a global leader in the payments industry, is seeking a skilled Java Software Engineer to join their Dublin team. This role involves developing high-performance Java applications as part of a platform that processes billions of transactions monthly, supporting fraud prevention and cardholder protection.

As a Software Development Engineer, you'll work on delivering new product capabilities and maintaining the health of these vital applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop high-volume Java applications.
• Directly contribute to software development, ensuring solutions meet high-performance standards.
• Understand user stories to complete development tasks and testing (unit, functional, integration, and regression).
• Work closely with technical leads, testers, and business/system analysts to define features and user stories.
• Assist with production support issues, acting as a point of contact and subject matter expert in resolving incidents and problem tickets.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Java SDK 1.11 or greater.
• Experience with technologies such as Tomcat, shell scripting, JSON, multi‑threading, Maven, Linux, SQL, Kafka, and Spring framework.
• Experience with Eclipse or IntelliJ for code compilation, deployment, and execution.
• Strong understanding of secure coding best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (PCF) and agile methodologies (SAFe/Agile).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High‑energy, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the development of new capabilities for a global payments platform. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today!