Software Engineer (Java)

Ocho People; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused recruitment firm seeks a Software Engineer (Java) with 2-4 years of experience to develop backend services and RESTful APIs. Candidates must have solid Java fundamentals and a knack for delivering high-quality code. You'll work in a supportive team, tackle real engineering challenges, and enjoy opportunities to learn and grow in your role. If you're ready for a collaborative environment that values both quality and delivery, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' professional experience as a Java Software Engineer.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and core Java concepts.
• Experience building backend applications or services.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building backend services.
• Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Debugging, improving performance, and refactoring existing services.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Object-oriented design

Communication skills

Tools

Spring / Spring Boot

SQL

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Job description

Software Engineer (Java)

Experience level: 2-4 years

Are you a Java engineer who enjoys building well-designed systems, writing clean code, and working on problems that actually matter?

My client is looking for a Software Engineer with 2-4 years' commercial Java experience to join a collaborative engineering team working on scalable, production-grade systems. This role is ideal for someone who wants to deepen their backend skills, learn from experienced engineers, and take real ownership of features end-to-end.

What you’ll be working on

• Design léing and building backend services in systém ...
• Developing and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Writing clean, testable, maintainable code
• Contributing to system design discussions and technical decisions
• Working closely with product, QA, and other engineers to deliver features
• Debugging, improving performance, and refactoring existing services

Tech you’ll use (or learn)

• Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
• SQL and relational databases
• REST APIs and microservices
• Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.)

You don’t need to have used everything - what matters is strong Java fundamentals and a willingness to learn.

What we’re looking for

• 2-4 years' professional experience as a Java Software Engineer
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and core Java concepts
• Experience building backend applications or services
• Comfortable working with APIs and databases
• A pragmatic mindset: you care about code quality, but also about delivery
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude

Nice to have (but not essential)

• Experience with microservices
• Exposure to cloud environments
• Interest in system design and scalability
• Experience working in Agile teams

Why join?

• Real engineering problems - not just maintenance work
• Supportive team with strong technical standards
• Clear opportunities to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility
• A culture that values good code, collaboration, and continuous improvement

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.