Staff Software Engineer

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.

Location: Northern Ireland, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025