Senior Software Developers - (Core Java)

Ocho People; Belfast; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and maintain modern backend systems. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of their product range in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in software engineering with strong expertise in Core Java and modern development practices. Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Industry-leading benefits package

Fully remote working

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering roles, ideally in a product-led or Fintech environment.
• Strong expertise in Core Java and backend architecture.
• Experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate across teams to solve customer problems with technical solutions.
• Contribute throughout the SDLC from analysis to release.

Skills

Core Java

Object-oriented design

Backend architecture

CI/CD

Automation

Behavioral-driven development

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Developers - (Core Java)

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 contribute to shaping 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
• Contribute throughout the SDLC, from analysis to release and beyond
• Share your knowledge and support colleagues in delivering high-quality software
• Participate in technical discussions around tooling, architecture, and continuous improvement

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering roles, ideally within a product-led or Fintech environment
• Strong expertise in Core Java, object-oriented design, and backend architecture
• Experience delivering 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

How to apply

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