Staff Software Engineer (Northern Ireland)

Staff Software Engineer – Java/Python | AWS | Product Environment

MUST BE BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND

NO VISA APPLICATIONS

Are you ready to shape the technical direction of high-impact software products? Do you thrive in an environment where engineering excellence and product innovation go hand in hand?

My client is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their growing technology team. You’ll play a pivotal role in the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-native systems, using your deep experience in Java or Python and AWS to influence architectural decisions and mentor other engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Take ownership of key systems and help define the long-term technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Ensure high standards in software quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Champion best practices for cloud architecture, DevOps, and security in an AWS environment.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven track record in software engineering with strong expertise in Java and/or Python .
• Deep experience with AWS and building cloud-native applications (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
• Experience working in product-led or SaaS-based environments , delivering customer-facing features.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Solid grounding in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with high-level architectural decision-making.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in data-intensive or real-time systems.
• Prior experience scaling systems in a high-growth environment.

Why Join?

• Influence technical strategy at a staff level in a fast-paced, product-driven company.
• Work with modern technology stacks and strong engineering standards.
• Collaborate with smart, mission-driven peers across multiple disciplines.
• Competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent benefits package.

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.