Senior Software Engineer – Java

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. in Dublin City Centre is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Java to join a fast-paced tech team. This hybrid role requires 3 days on site per week in Dublin, with ongoing rolling contract discussions based on performance.

You'll design, develop and deliver scalable backend services and RESTful APIs, collaborate with product managers and QA, and contribute to engineering best practices while solving complex technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience building backend services in Java
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices
• Collaborative engineering mindset and problem-solving ability

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

Senior Backend Engineer - Java

Location: Dublin City Centre, IrelandWorking Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsiteContract: Initial 6-month rolling contract

About the Role

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.