Software Engineer & Java Or Go

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

Job summary

An innovative cloud security company in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer proficient in Java or Go to develop cutting-edge security solutions. You will own the development lifecycle and collaborate with skilled teams to tackle complex engineering challenges. With at least 1 year of backend experience and familiarity with cloud platforms, you will significantly impact the organization. This role offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £80,000.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 1+ years of backend development experience in Java or Go.
• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of data-intensive systems including databases and messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire development lifecycle from design to monitoring.
• Make technical decisions impacting cloud security platforms.
• Conduct design and code reviews for best practices.

Skills

Backend development in Java

Backend development in Go

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Microservices architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Elasticsearch

Redis

RabbitMQ

TimescaleDB

Job description

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's It 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.