Senior Back-end Software Engineer

VanRath; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

VanRath in Belfast is seeking a Back-End Software Engineer (Java) to join an established engineering team. You will build and enhance large-scale backend platforms that support mission-critical enterprise applications used by customers worldwide, with modern Java technologies and cloud platforms in a DevOps environment.

This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, performance bonus and strong career progression as you own features from design through deployment and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building server-side Java applications.
• Experience in live production deployments and support.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and backend integrations.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise-grade Java services and APIs.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Site Reliability teams to run in cloud environments.
• Contribute to backend architecture, CI/CD automation and production support.
• Ensure platforms are secure, reliable and maintainable.

Skills

server-side Java

RESTful APIs

backend architecture

Agile development

CI/CD pipelines

debugging & problem-solving

feature ownership

communication

learning new tech

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

AWS/Azure/GCP

Jenkins

ArgoCD

MongoDB/Redis

Job description

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.

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.