Senior Software Engineer - Java

Oliver James; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specialized in Java in Dublin City Centre. The role involves designing, developing and delivering scalable backend services and APIs while collaborating with product managers, QA and frontend engineers.

The 6-month rolling contract is the initial engagement with potential ongoing collaboration based on business needs and performance. The position supports a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days on-site per week in Dublin, Ireland, within a

Qualifications

• Proven backend development experience with Java.
• Experience designing, developing and delivering scalable backend services and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Java and modern backend technologies.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and distributed services.
• Contribute to architectural and technical design decisions.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
• Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, QA and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
• Identify and resolve performance, scalability and reliability issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Support automated testing, CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers where appropriate.
• Contribute to an Agile/Scrum development environment.

Job description

Location: Dublin City Centre, Ireland

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

Contract: Initial 6-month rolling contract

About the Role

Senior Backend Engineer - Java

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialising in Java to join a high-performing engineering team within a fast-paced technology company based in Dublin City Centre.

You'll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering scalable backend services and APIs, working closely with other engineers, product managers and technical stakeholders. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and contributing to engineering best practices.

The initial contract is for 6 months on a rolling basis, with the expectation of ongoing collaboration subject to business requirements and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Java and modern backend technologies.


• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and distributed services.


• Contribute to architectural and technical design decisions.


• Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.


• Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, QA and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.


• Identify and resolve performance, scalability and reliability issues.


• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.


• Support automated testing, CI/CD and deployment processes.


• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root-cause analysis.


• Mentor and support less experienced engineers where appropriate.


• Contribute to an Agile/Scrum development environment.