Senior Java Software Engineer

Senior Java EngineerLocation: Dublin City Centre, Hybrid, 12 Month Daily Rate Contract

About the Company

A global leader in technology-enabled services, this organisation operates across multiple international markets, delivering data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and outcomes across complex industries. With a strong focus on innovation and analytics, the business partners with a wide range of stakeholders to drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

About the PositionA senior-level Java engineering position focused on designing and delivering secure, cloud-native microservices. The role requires a technical lead with strong Spring Boot expertise and a security-first engineering mindset. You will be responsible for guiding the migration and optimisation of services within a Microsoft Azure environment, ensuring scalable, containerised, and securely governed RESTful APIs using modern identity and access management standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesAPI Architecture & Development

• Design, build, and maintain secure, high-performance RESTful APIs using Spring Boot
• Ensure adherence to clean architecture principles and enterprise-grade engineering standards

Application Security

• Implement and maintain authentication and authorisation frameworks using Spring Security
• Apply OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and JWT-based stateless authentication patterns
• Embed security best practices across the SDLC (secure-by-design approach)

Cloud & Azure Engineering

• Deploy, manage, and optimise microservices within Azure cloud environments
• Work with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, and Azure Functions
• Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives

CI/CD & DevOps

• Lead CI/CD pipeline design and automation using GitHub Actions
• Integrate security scanning and automated deployment workflows
• Ensure reliable and repeatable delivery pipelines to Azure environments

Containerisation & Platform Engineering

• Define and implement containerisation standards using Docker
• Support orchestration and scaling strategies in Kubernetes-based environments

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams
• Lead code reviews and enforce engineering best practices
• Act as a technical authority for cloud-native Java development

Experience/Requirements

• 5–10+ years’ professional experience in Java development within enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and the wider Spring ecosystem
• Proven experience designing and delivering secure microservices architectures
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, storage services)
• Strong knowledge of OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT authentication standards
• Experience with Docker and containerised application delivery
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitHub Actions
• Experience working in or leading Agile engineering teams

Remuneration Package

A very strong rate is on offer as well as a long contract and mostly remote work.

Contact

Please contact Derek Smyth on 01 5927861 or email or simply click the apply button.