Lead Backend Engineer & Architecture Leader

Symphony; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional benefits

BYOB perks

Team events

Job summary

Symphony is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Belfast area to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions. You will guide technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust deliveries.

The role requires a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and modern cloud-based architectures. With 10+ years of experience, you will shape engineering strategy, uphold security standards, and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven expertise in Java programming and modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineers through mentoring and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
• Champion software development best practices, including CI, code quality, and automated testing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation within the engineering team.

Skills

Java

Architectural design

Spring Boot

Quarkus

SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Agile/DevOps

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

10+ years of professional software development experience

Tools

Git

Job description

Symphony is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Belfast area to design, develop, and deliver scalable software solutions. You will guide technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust deliveries.

The role requires a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and modern cloud-based architectures. With 10+ years of experience, you will shape engineering strategy, uphold security standards, and drive continuous improvement across the