Software Developer Java
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Job Summary
About Zinkworks
Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU UK and US Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.
Overview
We are seeking experiencedSoftware Engineersto join our dynamic team at Zinkworks. You will be working with one of ourleading financial services clientsto deliver scalable high-performance solutions. You will work on the design development and maintenance of scalable backend services collaborating closely with frontend engineers DevOps and product teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems writing clean and maintainable code and working in a collaborative team and delivery-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain robust and secure Java-based applications.
Work with Spring and Spring Batch frameworks to deliver high-performance services.
Ensure scalability performance and reliability across distributed systems.
Participate in code reviews provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers.
Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure efficient delivery.
Experience transforming legacy functionalities to support microservice modernization.
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment contributing to all sprint events and artifacts with strong JIRA practice.
Embrace analysis and testing activities to find defects early.
Work closely with product teams to acquire business domain knowledge to support development & QA activities
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architects testers and DevOps engineers.
Essential Skills and Experience
Core Technologies: Strong hands-on expertise with Java (JDK 8) with Spring Integration and Spring Kafka. Also Spring Batch for large-scale data processing
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Architectures: Solid microservices architecture experience
Databases: Solid SQL Oracle database design and management Experience
Messaging & Streaming: Proficiency with ActiveMQ and Kafka.
Cloud-Native: Exposure to Docker Kubernetes Helm and OpenShift.
CI/CD & Build Tools: Skilled in Jenkins Gradle and Maven.
Caching & SCM: Experience with Redis Git and GitLab.
Quality Assurance: Strong awareness of testing methodologies and software quality practices.
Personal Attributes
Must have a proactive mindset to identify blockers early and take action or escalate resolutions within reason.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder & team engagement.
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Must fully embrace Teamwork for example by knowing when to reach out for support and when to give support so that team deliverables are achieved which maintains a vibrant Team ethos.
Strong Passion for learning and adopting new technologies and methodologies.
Desirable Experience (Nice to Haves)
Prior experience leading teams in the Financial Services domain (advantageous but not essential).
AI experience which streamline test activities resulting in improved product quality and delivery.
Cloud platforms (AWS GCP Azure)
CI/CD tooling beyond UDeploy (e.g. Jenkins GitLab)
Docker-based containerization
Performance or load testing tools (e.g. JMeter Gatling)
Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks
At Zinkworks we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
About Company
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where ... View more
