Java Developer

Java Developer

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are delighted to be partnering with a leading Irish wealth management firm to appoint an experienced Java Developer to join their growing Information Systems team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on business-critical platforms within a highly regulated, technology-driven financial services environment.

The Role

As a Java Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional technology teams, contributing to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality Java-based applications in line with functional and non-functional requirements.
  
  

• Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and internal technology teams to deliver robust solutions.
  
  

• Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices-based architectures.
  
  

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
  
  

• Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices.
  
  

• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and quality assurance processes.
  
  

• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, including design specifications and standards.
  
  

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the development team and broader IT function.
  
  

• Support and mentor junior developers, where appropriate.
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years’ professional experience in Java / J2EE development.
  
  

• Strong experience within the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC; exposure to Spring Batch or Integration is beneficial).
  
  

• Proven experience developing RESTful APIs.
  
  

• Experience working with SQL and relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MySQL).
  
  

• Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
  
  

• Experience using Git for source control and modern IDEs (IntelliJ, VS Code).
  
  

• Working knowledge of Linux environments.
  
  

• Experience delivering solutions within a recognised SDLC (Agile or Waterfall).
  
  

• Awareness of web application security principles and secure coding practices.
  
  

• Exposure to web analytics and best-practice integration is advantageous.
  
  

Why Apply?

Join a respected and established Irish wealth management organisation.

Work on complex, enterprise-scale systems in a regulated financial services environment.

Long-term, permanent role with strong investment in technology and innovation.

Collaborative culture with opportunities for technical growth and progression.


If this position is something of interest, please apply directly or reach out to Daniel O'Connell at [email protected]