Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Talent Partners Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Dublin is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its cloud-native platform. This role involves designing and optimizing Java-based web services, developing containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and contributing to secure identity management systems. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in software engineering, strong Java skills, and familiarity with cloud infrastructure. The position offers a hybrid working model with significant ownership and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
• Strong SQL and database fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable Java-based RESTful services.
• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support Azure-based cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Java expertise

Backend systems design

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL fundamentals

Tools

Azure

Job description

Overview

www.talentpartners.ie are partnering with a scaling Irish SaaS business that is investing heavily in its engineering capability as part of its next growth phase. They are now seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a pivotal role in the evolution of their core platform. This is a high-impact position within a product-led, cloud-native environment where backend architecture, performance and scalability are critical.

The Role

You will design, build and optimise high-performance Java-based web services and containerised microservices that power a sophisticated analytics platform used by international clients. You will have meaningful influence over backend architecture, cloud deployment strategy and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable Java-based RESTful services
• Develop and maintain containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Contribute to secure identity and access management (Keycloak exposure advantageous)
• Collaborate closely with data engineering teams on complex datasets
• Drive best practice in code quality, performance and architecture
• Support Azure-based cloud infrastructure

The Candidate Profile

• 6+ years’ professional software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Java and backend systems design
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Strong SQL and database fundamentals
• Experience building and scaling production systems
• Analytical mindset with comfort operating in data-heavy environments
• Ability to mentor and influence technical direction

The Environment

• Modern cloud stack (Java, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Hybrid working model (Dublin-based HQ)
• High ownership and autonomy
• Engineering seen as a strategic driver of the business

To learn more about this fantastic opportunity, contact the Talent Partners team today.