Senior Software Engineer Java, Microservices | Belfast (Hybrid)Location: BelfastType: PermanentAbout the Opportunity:Join a highly collaborative backend team building core services that power a global content platform. This role focuses on designing and delivering scalable microservices in a cloud-native environment.What Youll Be Doing: Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs Work on modernising monolith systems into microservices Write high-quality, test-driven code using TDD/BDD practices Collaborate with engineers across multiple teams and regions Contribute to system reliability, monitoring, and performance Support production systems including on-call rotation Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standardsWhat Youll Bring: Strong backend development experience (Java, Kotlin or similar) Experience building scalable microservices and REST APIs Knowledge of cloud-native systems and architectures Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery Strong understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles Experience with relational databasesWhy Join: Opportunity to work on high-scale distributed systems Strong focus on engineering quality and best practice Exposure to modern architecture and cloud technologies Collaborative and globally distributed engineering teamIf you're interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.Skills:Java Kotlin Spring AWSBenefits:Medical Aid / Health Care Pension FundWHJS1_NI