Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend expertise and a passion for building scalable, high-impact systems. This is an opportunity to work on industry-leading platforms, designing and delivering robust solutions that power modern digital experiences.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy shaping enterprise technology through technical leadership, this role offers meaningful impact and growth.

Key Focus

• Backend Engineering: Design and build server-side systems, APIs, and data services with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Contribute to architecture decisions and drive best practices across languages like Scala/Java and cloud platforms such as AWS.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain scalable, resilient backend systems
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers
• Contribute to system design and architectural direction
• Ensure quality through code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Write and review technical documentation (design docs, RFCs, RCAs)
• Mentor engineers and support a strong, inclusive team culture
• Participate in on-call rotation for production systems

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years’ experience in software engineering
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language
• Experience designing and operating distributed systems in the cloud
• Deep understanding of APIs, scalability, and system performance
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Experience with production systems, observability, and incident response
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS (compute, storage, serverless)
• Scala and/or functional programming expertise
• Experience shaping engineering standards and best practices

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme

Based in Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid (2 days a week on site). Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.

For more information, please contact David Coyle at 01 635 1748 or email david@methodius.com