Senior Software Engineer

Job description

**Job Description**

**As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure software systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions for IoT-related projects.

You will leverage your expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and IoT technologies to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality products.**

**Key responsibilities include:**

+ Design and implementation of robust, scalable applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
+ Lead development efforts on IoT projects, ensuring integration from hardware through to back-end systems and UI.
+ Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
+ Lead code reviews and mentor more junior engineers.
+ Participating in architectural discussions and lead technical decisions that align with company goals.
+ Troubleshoot complex issues spanning device, network, service and front‑end UI.

Drive root cause analysis and systemic remediation in a timely manner.

**Skills Required:**

+ 6+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
+ Strong understanding of IoT technologies, including experience with connected devices, sensors, and protocols.
+ Proven experience in building and scaling backend services in hybrid environments (on prem and cloud).
+ Expertise in RESTful API development and integration with IoT devices.
+ Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
+ Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
+ Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work on complex systems and architectures.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

**Desirable:**

+ Experience with developing in embedded C/C++ and HW design would be advantageous
+ Knowledge of IoT wireless technologies such as **RFID, and BLE** .
+ Experience working with **Apache Kafka** and implementing **event-driven systems** .
+ Experience with real-time data processing and streaming platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, MQTT).
+ Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
+ Knowledge of security best practices for IoT devices and applications.
+ Experience with automated testing frameworks and behaviour-driven development (BDD).
+ Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, etc.) is a plus.
+ Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

**Work Location & Schedule**

+ **Primary Locations:** Dublin or Limerick, Ireland
+ **Hybrid -** This role is categorized as hybrid.

This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Dublin/ Limerick office three times per week, at minimum.
+ Business hours aligned with EU/US time zones; occasional weekend/holiday support for deployments (shared within the team).



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