Staff Java Software Engineer Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: £90,000 - £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits The Company Join a forward-thinking technology consultancy delivering transformative, cloud-native solutions across sectors including finance, public services, and global enterprise. Operating at the intersection of engineering excellence and innovation, this team empowers technologists to work on meaningful, high-impact projects. With a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and technical autonomy, you'll be supported to reach the next level in your engineering career. The Opportunity This is a Staff-level Java Engineering role for experienced technologists ready to take ownership of architectural decisions, technical mentoring, and full-lifecycle delivery. You'll design and build scalable systems using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud-native technologies, while influencing engineering standards and supporting DevOps adoption across complex environments. Ideal for someone looking to step beyond traditional senior engineering roles, this is a position that combines hands-on technical delivery with cross-team leadership and architectural impact. What You'll Do Architect and deliver scalable, secure backend systems in Java (Spring Boot/Spring Cloud) Lead technical direction across squads, influencing patterns, tooling, and DevOps culture Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches Work in a cloud-native environment (primarily AWS or OpenShift), ensuring system resilience and performance Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mid and senior engineers Champion Agile and DevOps practices, fostering a culture of quality and automation Engage with stakeholders and product owners to align delivery with business outcomes What You'll Bring Deep Java engineering experience, including Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Cloud engineering experience (AWS preferred), including security, monitoring, and cost optimisation Strong understanding of CI/CD, test automation, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform Skilled in modern software design patterns, system architecture, and performance optimisation Solid grasp of both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) Strong collaboration and communication skills within cross-functional teams Passion for technical leadership, mentoring, and growing engineering capability Bonus Points For Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Angular) for full-stack awareness Experience in regulated industries or large-scale enterprise environments Why Join? £90-105k base salary + annual bonus + benefits (pension, private healthcare, learning budget) Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy built-in Tech-forward environment -greenfield projects using cloud, microservices, automation, and DevSecOps Personal development pathways - clear progression routes and funding for certifications Collaborative culture - you'll work with and learn from exceptional engineers Next Steps This is a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Java Engineer ready to make a strategic impact in a progressive engineering team. If it sounds like your next move, connect with Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link. Skills: Java DevOps Cloud