Staff Software Engineer in Belfast
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Job Description
Principal / Staff Java Developer – (Cybersecurity)
The Opportunity
The Ocho Exclusive opportunity for a Staff Java Developer to play a foundational role in a greenfield backend team at a fast-scaling, cloud-first business.
This is a key hire into the backend function, with the chance to set the tone for engineering standards, own key parts of the architecture, and mentor incoming talent as the team scales.
You’ll bring deep experience in Core Java and cloud systems, and use it to lead by example, from system design through to hands-on coding and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
Designing and delivering complex backend services using Java / Spring Boot
Supporting architectural decisions, scaling discussions and performance tuning
Collaborating closely with the technical lead to define best practices
Mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and supporting onboarding as the team grows
Building services that scale in cloud- environments (AWS) using modern DevOps practices
Essential Experience
5+ years of experience in backend engineering roles
Proven track record of building scalable services in Java (preferably 11+)
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queues (Kafka, SQS or similar)
Deep understanding of AWS and how to build with cloud in mind (ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with CI/CD, Docker, and ideally Kubernetes
Bonus points for
Experience in security, infrastructure or SaaS product environments
Comfortable with ownership, ambiguity and early-stage team environments
What’s on offer?
Salary up to £120k
Hybrid working (Belfast office)
Industry-leading benefits package
To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.
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- Location:
- Belfast
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Software Engineer, Staff, Engineering, Software