Senior Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Java Developer

Location: Cherrywood, Dublin, Ireland

Industry: Insurance (Life & Pensions)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Education: Degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team in Cherrywood. This is a critical role within our technology division, supporting the development and maintenance of enterprise-grade applications in the Life & Pensions domain. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a strong understanding of secure, scalable software design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including maintenance and release planning.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Core Java & JEE: JSP, JDBC, JNDI, Web Applications
• Frameworks: Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate/JPA
• Application Servers: WebLogic, Tomcat, JBOSS (any)
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL (any)
• Development Tools: Gradle, Maven, JUnit, TestNG, IntelliJ, Eclipse, Git, Subversion, Jenkins
• Integration: SOAP, REST, WS-* standards, JSON/XML
• Best Practices: Application design, secure coding, and coding standards
• Domain Knowledge: Life & Pensions experience is highly desirable

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive with a positive and mature work attitude
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders
• Quick learner with the ability to upskill on customer-specific solutions
• Strong customer focus and understanding of business impact
• Solid understanding of software maintenance and release lifecycle
• Strong analytical, design, and problem-solving skills