Java Engineers - All Levels

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Java Software Engineer to develop high-quality, scalable Java solutions using the latest technologies. You will work collaboratively with a talented engineering team, contributing to design and technical decisions. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salaries, and a culture focused on continuous learning. Join a supportive environment where your contributions matter.

Benefits

Negotiable salaries

Hybrid working

All certifications and training covered

Focus on work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of strong Java experience is required.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture.
• Independently works well as part of a close team.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable Java solutions.
• Write clean, testable code and design APIs.
• Contribute to technical decisions that impact projects.

Skills

Strong Java experience

Hands-on with Spring Boot

Experience with AWS services

Experience with CI/CD

Experience with Kafka

Experience with ELK stack

Experience with NoSQL

Experience with front-end tech

Job description

Java Software Engineer - Multiple Roles (Junior to Senior)

Want to work with one of Northern Ireland's fastest-growing tech companies? Looking for a team where your input genuinely shapes the architecture and direction of projects? How about working on greenfield builds using the latest Java and cloud technologies every day?

The Role

You'll be developing high-quality, scalable Java solutions as part of a small, talented engineering team. From day one, you'll be hands‑on - writing clean, testable code, designing APIs, and contributing to technical decisions that make a real impact. This is a collaborative environment where engineers are trusted to deliver, experiment, and grow.

What's In It For You?

• Negotiable salaries (depending on experience - typically £35k-£65k)
• Hybrid working (2 days in office)
• All certifications and training covered - continual learning is encouraged
• A genuine focus on work‑life balance
• A tight‑knit team of engineers who love what they do and push each other to be better

Technical Skills

Strong Java experience (2+ years)

• Hands‑on with Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture
• Experience across 3 or more of the following: AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, EKS, CloudFront, etc.)
• Works well independently and as part of a close team

Nice to have:

• Experience with CI/CD
• Experience with Kafka
• Experience with ELK stack
• Experience with NoSQL
• Experience with Spring Security
• Experience with OAuth2
• Experience with front‑end tech (React, React Native)

About You

• Loves solving complex problems and takes ownership of outcomes
• Wants to work on impactful projects with modern tools and methods
• Is passionate about learning and mentoring others
• Isn't afraid to share ideas, challenge norms, and help shape best practices

What's It Like to Work Here?

The team has one of the best retention rates in Belfast - and for good reason. You'll have autonomy, trust, and the freedom to get things done your way. They're serious about technical excellence, but they don't take themselves too seriously - expect a collaborative culture, exciting projects, and a supportive environment where everyone's contribution matters.

Colin has been recruiting within the NI Tech scene for 6 years, successfully helping countless IT professionals find their next move. If you'd like to chat about this role - or just want some advice on your next career step - get in touch.