TechHeads is partnered with an exciting Irish Tech company that develops cutting-edge software solutions for enterprise scale clients. They are looking to grow their team with this permanent role for a Senior Backend Software Engineer.

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, your role will initially involve being part of a data reconciliation and migration project. You will then have the opportunity to move between teams working on a variety of projects for large-scale clients. This role will allow you to establish yourself in an exciting Irish Tech company, allowing you fantastic opportunities to grow and further your career.

You will be creating these first of its kind solutions with a modern tech stack, including Java, Spring Boot and more. Giving you a chance to develop your skillset with modern technologies.

This role allows you the freedom to work 4 days remotely and 1 day onsite per week. Allowing the opportunity to work in a role that offers excellent work life balance.

If you are looking for an engaging work environment that offers freedom in how you work, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the software development lifecycle from requirements through design and implementation, to testing and deployment.
Architect and implement scalable, robust, and secure software solutions tailored to client needs.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical solutions.
Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering an environment of technical excellence.
Conduct comprehensive code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to established standards.
Diagnose and resolve complex software issues, ensuring minimal disruption and high uptime.
Adapt and incorporate emerging technologies to maintain cutting-edge software solutions.
Drive improvements in software development processes to boost team productivity and efficiency.

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of modern software engineering architectures, such as microservices.
Expertise in Java (JDK 8 or greater) and Spring Framework components, specifically Spring Boot.
Experience with message buses like ActiveMQ and Kafka.
Good understanding of cloud-native technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Skilled in CI/CD practices and associated tools like Jenkins, Gradle, and Maven.
Awareness of software quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Nice to Have: