Senior Java Engineer - Hybrid | Belfast

Ocho; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design scalable backend services and mentor a high-performing team. This role involves backend Java development and offers opportunities for full-stack projects. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience, proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, and familiarity with cloud-native development. Benefits include a salary of up to £60k, hybrid working, 35 days holiday, and private healthcare.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Annual bonus

Private pension & healthcare

Life assurance

Work From Home

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong background in Java (11+) and Spring Boot.
• Experience building cloud-native applications (AWS preferred).
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of secure, scalable architectures and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of scalable Java backend services.
• Hands-on with code, setting standards through clean, testable delivery.
• Contributing to architectural decisions and platform strategy.
• Working closely with Product & Design to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Java Engineer - Hybrid | Belfast

Looking for a new role with a fast, painless interview process and immediate start?

We're partnering with a leading digital consultancy that delivers cutting-edge software for blue-chip clients and they're looking for a Senior Java Engineer to help drive the delivery of business-critical solutions.

You'll be joining a high-performing, engineering-led team that values clean code, pragmatic design, and a culture of learning and mentorship. This is an Ocho exclusive role with an organisation where engineers are empowered to shape architecture, influence direction, and see the real-world impact of their work.

While the focus is on backend Java development, you'll also have the opportunity to branch into full-stack projects, cloud-native solutions, and modern frontend tools.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and development of scalable Java backend services
• Hands-on with code, setting standards through clean, testable delivery
• Contributing to architectural decisions and platform strategy
• Working closely with Product & Design to deliver customer-centric solutions
• Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong background in Java (11+) and Spring Boot
• Experience building cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of secure, scalable architectures and DevSecOps principles
• Experience working in Agile environments

Why Apply?

• Salary up to £60k
• Hybrid working & flexible hours
• 35 days holiday
• Annual bonus
• Private pension & healthcare
• Life assurance

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills

• Java
• Spring
• Boot
• AWS

Benefits

• Work From Home