Experienced Backend Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Galway, Ireland is seeking an Experienced Backend Engineer. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid, requiring an average of 2 days per week from an HPE office.

You will design and develop backend systems, optimize performance, and tackle complex virtualization and hardware-software interactions. You should bring 5+ years in backend work, strong C#, Linux, and practical AI tool experience to streamline development and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend experience required.
• Strong C# expertise and Linux proficiency.
• Experience applying generative AI tools to streamline development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend system software and services.
• Drive performance, memory management, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate on design reviews and architecture decisions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
• Engineer robust, scalable software across platforms.

Skills

Backend development

C#

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

OpenShift

AI tools

Systems design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

KVM

OpenShift

Linux

Job description

Experienced Backend Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Experienced Backend Engineer

Location: Galway Ireland

Type: Permanent Full time

Summary

We're looking for an Experienced Backend Engineer focused on delivering high-quality architecture, design, and robust code. In this role, you'll work with your team to tackle the hardest programming, performance, and reliability challenges, collaborating on design reviews and technical decisions. You'll leverage AI tools to streamline development and improve efficiency. Your contributions will have visible impact on our core product-improving time-to-market and satisfying current and future customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cutting-edge system software products.
• Drive performance optimization and efficient memory management.
• Develop innovative solutions addressing challenges in virtualization, multithreading, and hardware-software interaction.
• Design and implement robust, scalable solutions for complex challenges.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks in system design and implement scalable solutions.
• Perform in-depth debugging, triaging, and resolution for a variety of issues.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on design goals and ensure seamless integration with the system architecture.
• Explore and implement new methodologies fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay updated on evolving trends in virtualization technologies to bring innovative practices to the team.
• Exhibit flexibility in taking on new or related tasks, showcasing adaptability and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth working knowledge and hands‑on backend experience.
• At least 5 years of expertise in C#.
• AI adopter with proven hands‑on experience applying generative AI tools to streamline software development, improve engineering efficiency, and support a continuous-learning mindset.
• Strong knowledge of Linux and virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper‑V, KVM, and OpenShift.
• Deep expertise in software systems design, development methodologies, and integration across diverse platforms and technologies.
• Strong ability to innovate and bring fresh approaches to technical challenges.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive mindset and sharp analytical abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively present and discuss technical designs, proposals, and solutions with senior management and stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of backend experience.
• Hands‑on experience applying generative AI tools to streamline software development.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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