Senior Java Software Engineer

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech leader in Belfast is seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in Java development and a solid grasp of OOP principles. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Wellness programs

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years building and deploying scalable, high-performance web applications.
• Strong professional experience with Java, OOP, and design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Spring and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Troubleshoot and optimise platform performance.

Skills

Java (8/11+)

OOP principles

Spring

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

SQL/NoSQL databases

Unit testing

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Angular/React

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

Senior Java Software Engineer

Global Fintech Leader (Hybrid - Belfast)
Location: Belfast (Hybrid Working Model)

About the Role

Join a global fintech leader and work with cutting-edge technologies. As a Senior Java Software Engineer, you'll design and deliver scalable, secure systems while growing your career in an innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Build & Develop: Design, develop, and maintain scalable solutions using Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and OOP principles.

• Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, DevOps, Agile) to deliver high-quality software.

• Optimise: Troubleshoot, resolve issues, and optimise platform performance for mission-critical systems.

• Innovate: Contribute to real-time payments and BNPL solutions, integrating with modern platforms and cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

• Strong professional experience with Java (8/11+), OOP, and design patterns.

• Hands-on experience with Spring, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and SQL/NoSQL databases.

• Experience: 5+ years building and deploying scalable, high-performance web applications.

• Engineering Mindset: Solid grasp of unit testing, CI/CD, and performance tuning. Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams with a collaborative approach.

• Exposure to front-end frameworks (Angular/React) or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Why You'll Love It Here

• Global Brand: Join an industry leader shaping the future of fintech.

• Career Growth: Accelerate your career with continuous learning and advancement opportunities.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance remote and office-based work to suit your lifestyle.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, wellness programs, and more.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges with a global fintech leader-apply now to join our hybrid team in Belfast!