Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Talent Partners Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish SaaS company is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance their core platform. This pivotal role involves designing and building high-performance Java-based web services and container services. Candidates should have a strong backend design experience, proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes, and SQL skills. The position offers hybrid work within a modern cloud stack and high ownership in a strategic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Backend systems design

Code quality

Tools

Azure

Keycloak

Job description

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.