Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring/AWS
Senior Software Engineer - Java/Spring/AWS
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About Zinkworks
Zinkworks is a global leader in innovation headquartered in Athlone Ireland with three office locations worldwide. We utilise the latest cutting-edge technologies to bring industry-leading expertise to our Telecommunication and Financial Services clients. We are adept at developing custom innovations that streamline our clients workflows and improve operational efficiency. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction we have earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable software services.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team at Zinkworks. You will be working with one of our leading financial services clients to deliver scalable high-performance solutions.
This role is part of a strategic programme focused on modernizing the clients mainframe capability. You will play a key role in transforming existing functionalities into modern JSON-based services enabling improved performance flexibility and integration across their technology stack.
As a senior member of the team youll provide technical leadership mentor junior engineers and influence architectural decisions to ensure high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Design develop and maintain robust and secure Java-based applications.
Work with Spring and Spring Batch frameworks to deliver high-performance services.
Build and deploy solutions in AWS using Lambdas EC2 and other cloud-native services.
Transform legacy functionalities to support mainframe modernization.
Ensure scalability performance and reliability across distributed systems.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architects testers and DevOps engineers.
Participate in code reviews provide technical guidance and mentor junior developers.
Support continuous integration and deployment pipelines to ensure efficient delivery.
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root cause analysis.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment contributing to sprint planning estimation and retrospectives.
Required Skills & Experience
5 years of professional software development experience.
Strong expertise in Java and the Spring Framework.
Hands-on experience with Spring Batch for large-scale data processing.
Solid background in AWS services particularly Lambdas and EC2.
Knowledge of Serena3 (or willingness to upskill quickly).
Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Understanding of relational and non-relational database concepts.
Excellent problem-solving debugging and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
This role will require visits to the client site 1 week per month in Galway City
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with Ansible for automation and configuration management.
Familiarity with containerisation technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
Exposure to financial services or highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.
Why Join Zinkworks
Work on cutting-edge projects with leading global clients.
Be part of a collaborative and innovative culture where your ideas are valued.
Access continuous learning mentoring and career growth opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options available.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Zinkworks we are committed to fostering an inclusive diverse and supportive workplace where every team member is empowered to contribute their best. We value different perspectives and believe they drive innovation and creativity across our organisation.
Employment Type
Full Time
