Senior Java Developer
Hays Specialist Recruitment
About the role
Why This Role?
If you're a strong Java engineer who wants to do more than just code, this is your opportunity to work on some of the most complex, high-impact technology programmes in the UK & Ireland. You'll be joining a fast-growing, high-performing engineering team delivering large-scale digital transformation projects for major organisations - influencing how they build, scale, and future-proof their technology. This is not BAU. This is modern engineering, real complexity, and visible impact.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications used at enterprise level
- Solving complex engineering challenges across multiple high-profile programmes
- Working in Agile, cross-functional teams alongside top-tier engineers, architects, and product teams
- Building secure, high-performance APIs and microservices
- Contributing to architecture decisions and technical strategy
- Driving best practice in clean code, testing, and automation
- Mentoring others and helping raise the bar across the team
Big plus if you have:
- Experience with Kafka / messaging systems
- Built or worked within microservices architectures
- Experience scaling systems or handling high-volume environments
- Interest in emerging tech, automation, or AI-assisted development
What Makes This Different
- Work on projects that actually matter - large-scale, complex, business-critical
- Be part of a team that values engineering excellence, not just delivery.
- Access to cutting-edge tools, tech, and continuous learning
- Clear path to Senior / Lead / Architect progression
- A genuinely collaborative, high-performing environment
Flexibility That Works
- Belfast-based with hybrid working
- Real flexibility around how you structure your week
- Balance between client exposure, team collaboration, and remote working
Career Growth
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain certifications and new technical skills
- Work across multiple industries and technologies
- Progress quickly based on impact, not tenure
Ready to Step Up?
If you're looking for a role where you can build better systems, solve harder problems, and accelerate your career, we want to hear from you.
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