The opportunity
EY is actively growing our Digital Engineering team in Belfast and are expanding our Java Developer team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of our service offering.
Your key responsibilities
1. Coding new backend developments and / or enhancements.
2. Quality assures program specifications and code.
3. Adhere to code quality and unit testing standards.
4. Work closely with the product team to understand complex business requirements.
5. Identify and implement integration tests, automating tests where appropriate.
6. Investigate and manage complex Live Incidents.
7. Coordinate or escalate defects / problems.
8. Present delivered features to the client.
9. Peer reviewing code changes completed by developers.
10. Support non‑functional tasks such as technical‑debt reduction and creation of clear API documentation.
Skills and attributes for success
11. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming or Information Management.
12. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a backend software development role.
13. Proficiency in Java, including strong understanding of object-oriented‑ programming and core language features.
14. Experience with JUnit and Mockito for unit testing, mocking dependencies, and writing maintainable automated tests.
15. Hands-‑on experience with build tools such as Gradle or Maven to manage dependencies and automate project builds.
16. Containerisation experience with Docker, including building and running containerised Java applications.
17. Strong understanding of Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows.
18. Experience working with databases, preferably MongoDB and MySQL.
19. Experience working on engagements with technologies and architectures in a product environment
20. Desired knowledge in front end technologies (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular JS, React)
21. Knowledge/experience of agile delivery methodologies (Scrum and DevOps) and application development lifecycle
To qualify for the role, you must have
22. Team Player
23. Self-starter and highly motivated
24. Ability to handle high pressure and fast paced situations
25. Excellent communication skills and ability to produce high-quality written deliverables in fluent English
Interview process:
If you are successful in your application, you will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre towards the end of February. As part of the assessment centre, candidates will complete a 45-minute technical assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of our technology stack (outlined in the Skills and attributes for successsection) and their ability to work with real code. This exercise will include a series of focused technical questions alongside a practical code-review task, where candidates will be asked to interpret what the code is doing, identify potential issues, and suggest improvements. We will be looking for clear reasoning around maintainability, readability, robustness, and modern best practices, as well as an ability to communicate technical insights effectively.
What we look for
We’re interested in candidates with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about joining Digital Engineering and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:
26. Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
27. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
28. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you