Staff Software Engineer

Job description

Principal / Staff Java Developer – (Cybersecurity)

The Opportunity

The Ocho Exclusive opportunity for a Staff Java Developer to play a foundational role in a greenfield backend team at a fast-scaling, cloud-first business.

This is a key hire into the backend function, with the chance to set the tone for engineering standards, own key parts of the architecture, and mentor incoming talent as the team scales.

You’ll bring deep experience in Core Java and cloud systems, and use it to lead by example, from system design through to hands-on coding and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering complex backend services using Java / Spring Boot
• Supporting architectural decisions, scaling discussions and performance tuning
• Collaborating closely with the technical lead to define best practices
• Mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and supporting onboarding as the team grows
• Building services that scale in cloud-native environments (AWS) using modern DevOps practices

Essential Experience

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering roles
• Proven track record of building scalable services in Java (preferably 11+)
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, REST APIs, and message queues (Kafka, SQS or similar)
• Deep understanding of AWS and how to build with cloud in mind (ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, and ideally Kubernetes

Bonus points for

• Experience in security, infrastructure or SaaS product environments
• Comfortable with ownership, ambiguity and early-stage team environments

What’s on offer?

• Salary up to £120k
• Hybrid working (Belfast office)
• Industry-leading benefits package

To apply, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English