Software Engineer (Java) - 3-5 Years' Experience
Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career?
Do you want to work with a forward-thinking team where your ideas genuinely shape the product?
Are you passionate about writing clean, efficient, reliable Java code?
My client is seeking a talented Software Engineer with 3-5 years of commercial experience, primarily focused on Java development. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team building scalable, robust applications within a modern technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and maintain high-quality Java applications.
* Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept through to deployment.
* Write clean, testable, maintainable code following best practices.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA and DevOps.
* Participate in code reviews and support continuous improvement within the team.
* Troubleshoot, optimise and debug existing systems to ensure performance and reliability.
Required Skills & Experience
* 3-5 years of commercial software engineering experience.
* Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8+).
* Experience with Spring or Spring Boot.
* Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.
* Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
* Knowledge of version control systems, ideally Git.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS, GCP or Azure).
* Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
* Knowledge of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Understanding of distributed systems or high-availability architectures.
What My Client Offers
* Opportunity to work with modern technologies in a collaborative environment.
* Clear progression path with continuous learning and development.
* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
* A supportive culture that encourages autonomy, innovation and ownership.
If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.