Software Engineer - Java or Go

Ocho; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud security technology company in Belfast seeks a Software Engineer proficient in Java or Go. The role involves the entire development lifecycle and requires 1+ years of experience in backend development. Collaborate in a hybrid work environment focusing on high-scale cloud security platforms, including projects for NASA. Interested candidates should have experience with cloud platforms and a familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of backend development experience in Java or Go.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Owning the entire development lifecycle from design and development to deployment and monitoring.
• Making technical and architectural decisions for cloud security platforms.
• Conducting design and code reviews for best practices.
• Improving scalability and performance of backend systems.
• Collaborating with Frontend, DevOps, and Security teams.

Skills

Java

Go

AWS

Kubernetes

C++

Linux

Cloud

Tools

Docker

Elasticsearch

Redis

RabbitMQ

TimescaleDB

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer - Java or Go

Are you a backend engineer looking to work on cutting-edge cloud security solutions with a company that counts NASA as a client? My client is an emerging player in the Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) space, helping organizations secure their cloud infrastructure with real-time data insights.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £50-80k
• Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
• Tech stack: Java or Go
• Work on mission-critical cloud security solutions trusted by NASA
• Solve complex backend engineering challenges using modern cloud technologies
• Collaborate with highly skilled teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you\'ll be responsible for:

• Owning the entire development lifecycle - from design and development to deployment and monitoring
• Making technical and architectural decisions that impact high-scale cloud security platforms
• Conducting design and code reviews to ensure best practices and efficiency
• Improving the scalability and performance of backend systems
• Working closely with Frontend, DevOps, and Security teams to deliver best-in-class features

About You

You're a great fit if you have:

• 1+ years of backend development experience in Java or Go
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Knowledge of data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployments
• Experience with microservices architecture

Bonus Skills (Desirable, but not essential)

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ, or TimescaleDB
• Understanding of cloud security best practices

What It’s Like to Work Here

You\'ll be joining a team that\'s passionate about cloud security and innovation. My client operates in an autonomous and collaborative environment, where engineers have the freedom to explore new ideas and drive meaningful impact.

Skills

• Java
• Go
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• C++
• Linux
• Cloud