Senior Java Developer - Build at Scale, Shape What's NextBelfast | Hybrid | Multiple Roles | Highly Competitive Package
🚀 Why This Role?
If you're a strong Java engineer who wants to do more than just code, this is your opportunity to work on some of the most complex, high-impact technology programmes in the UK & Ireland. You'll be joining a fast-growing, high-performing engineering team delivering large-scale digital transformation projects for major organisations - influencing how they build, scale, and future-proof their technology. This is not BAU. This is modern engineering, real complexity, and visible impact.
💡 What You'll Be Doing
Designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications used at enterprise level
Solving complex engineering challenges across multiple high-profile programmes
Working in Agile, cross-functional teams alongside top-tier engineers, architects, and product teams
Building secure, high-performance APIs and microservices
Contributing to architecture decisions and technical strategy
Driving best practice in clean code, testing, and automation
Mentoring others and helping raise the bar across the team
Big plus if you have:
Experience with Kafka / messaging systems
Built or worked within microservices architectures
Experience scaling systems or handling high-volume environments
Interest in emerging tech, automation, or AI-assisted development🔥 What Makes This Different
Work on projects that actually matter - large-scale, complex, business-critical
Be part of a team that values engineering excellence, not just delivery.
Access to cutting-edge tools, tech, and continuous learning
Clear path to Senior / Lead / Architect progression
A genuinely collaborative, high-performing environment⚖️ Flexibility That Works
Belfast-based with hybrid working
Real flexibility around how you structure your week
Balance between client exposure, team collaboration, and remote working📈 Career GrowthYou'll have the opportunity to:
Gain certifications and new technical skills
Work across multiple industries and technologies
Progress quickly based on impact, not tenure✅ Ready to Step Up?If you're looking for a role where you can build better systems, solve harder problems, and accelerate your career, we want to hear from you.
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