Senior Java Software Engineer
At a Glance
- Senior Java engineering role in a fast-moving, Agile delivery environment
- Spring Boot, AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes… cloud-native and DevOps-focused throughout
- Hybrid working from Belfast
- Competitive salary plus pension, private healthcare, and bonus
- High-impact projects across multiple industries with real ownership of the delivery pipeline
About the Company
Our client is a technology organisation driving transformation across a range of industries, with engineering teams working on cloud-native, DevOps, and software delivery solutions that have a real impact on their clients’ businesses. They have a strong focus on technical excellence and continuous learning, and they invest genuinely in the engineers who join them. This is not a place where good engineers are left to stagnate.
The Role
This is a senior-level position for a Java engineer who wants genuine ownership… not just tickets to close. You will design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications from end to end, working closely with BAs and stakeholders in a fast-paced Agile environment. The role spans the full delivery pipeline: clean Java engineering, containerised cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD automation. If you care about how things are built as much as what gets built, you will fit in well here.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Java applications using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate
- Own and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable, repeatable deployment across environments
- Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes with a focus on security and performance
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform
- Drive code quality through rigorous code reviews, TDD, and automated testing using JUnit
- Collaborate with BAs, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver against business requirements in an Agile environment
- Adapt pragmatically to evolving project priorities without losing sight of engineering standards
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- Strong commercial Java development experience at senior level, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate
- Hands-on experience with cloud environments and containerisation… AWS, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or Docker
- Solid understanding of RESTful web services, API integration, and data formats including JSON, XML, and Avro
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases… PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or similar
- Experience with DevOps best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- Strong TDD skills using JUnit or equivalent
- Proficiency with version control and build tools… Git, Maven, Gradle
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
Nice to Have:
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
- Background working in regulated environments with security best practices
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary plus pension, private healthcare, and bonus structure
- Hybrid working from Belfast
- Work on transformational, high-impact technology projects across multiple industries
- Access to training programmes and industry certifications with real investment in your development
- Collaborative, team-focused culture that values technical excellence
- Clear career development with room to grow your cloud and DevOps expertise
Next Steps
Connect with Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIn or submit your CV at .
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Skills:Java DevOps Cloud
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