Senior & Principal Software Developers - (Core Java)

Ocho; Belfast; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking experienced Senior & Principal Software Developers specializing in Core Java for a greenfield project. This fully remote role involves designing and maintaining backend systems, collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of software engineering experience, strong Java skills, and ideally some Fintech background. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and an industry-leading benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Fully remote working

Industry-leading benefits package

Work From Home

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in software engineering roles, ideally with some Fintech experience.
• Deep expertise in Core Java, OO design, and software architecture.
• Proven delivery of secure, scalable, high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems with elegant technical solutions.
• Own the full SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond.
• Mentor and support your teammates, bringing leadership and clarity in complex situations.
• Actively contribute to technical direction, tooling choices and architectural decisions.

Skills

Java

Core Java expertise

Backend development

Fintech experience

Remote work adaptation

Job description

Senior & Principal Software Developers - (Core Java)

The Opportunity

Ocho is partnering with a fast-growing, product-led client as they build out a brand-new Development team from scratch for an exciting Greenfield project. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, building, and scaling modern backend systems in a fully remote environment.

Why Join?

• You'll shape the future of their product range from the ground up
• No legacy bloat or red tape, just clear outcomes and the autonomy to make them happen
• A culture of continuous improvement, shared learning, and pragmatic innovation
• You'll be working on backend, service, and portal layers with modern practices like BDD and CI/CD baked in from the start

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on performance and scalability
• Collaborate across small teams to solve real customer problems with elegant technical solutions
• Own the full SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond
• Mentor and support your teammates, bringing leadership and clarity in complex situations
• Actively contribute to technical direction, tooling choices and architectural decisions

Essential Experience

• 8+ years' experience in software engineering roles, ideally with some Fintech experience
• Deep expertise in Core Java, OO design, and software architecture
• Proven delivery of secure, scalable, high-quality services
• Familiarity with modern development tools and practices including CI/CD, automation, and behavioural-driven development

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Fully remote working
• Industry-leading benefits package

To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills:

• java
• core
• back end
• fintech
• remote

Benefits:

• Work From Home