Job Description My client, a global technology company specialising in secure communications and enterprise software solutions, is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work on business-critical backend systems, delivering new functionality and contributing to large-scale platform re-engineering initiatives across cloud-native environments.
* Competitive salary of £45,000
- £60,000
* Bonus scheme
* Hybrid working model
* Flexible working arrangements
* Strong career progression opportunities
* Exposure to modern cloud and DevOps technologies You will be joining a global engineering team responsible for developing highly available, secure, and scalable backend services used by enterprise customers worldwide.
The team operates within a multi-cloud environment and embraces modern DevOps practices, offering excellent exposure to cloud infrastructure, automation, and large-scale distributed systems.
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and integrations with key platform components and data stores.
You will play an important role in backend modernisation projects, including database optimisation, infrastructure improvements, CI/CD enhancements, and cloud-native deployments.
Working closely with Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps teams, you will help ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of critical production systems.
The Person
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent commercial experience
* 3+ years' experience in Java server-side development
* Experience building, deploying, and supporting production software systems with high availability requirements
* Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and scalable backend architectures
* Experience working with databases and distributed data stores such as MongoDB, Bigtable, Redis, or similar technologies
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation tools
* Experience working within Agile development environments
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership of features from design through to delivery
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within global teams Desirable Experience
* Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, or container orchestration technologies
* Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
* Exposure to GitOps methodologies and tools such as ArgoCD or Jenkins
* Experience supporting highly available cloud-based production environments For further information on this opportunity, or any other Software Development positions in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact us for a confidential discussion. xehkeey
Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screening checks, including references, right-to-work verification, and other background checks in line with company policy.
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