Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:This is a hybrid role, requiring presence in our Dublin office at least three times per week. We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team in expanding and improving our Recognition & Celebrations solutions. We are a group of peers with high levels of trust and respect who collaborate closely, creating impactful software solutions; focusing on quality, innovation, and practical outcomes. We succeed together, so your peers will always have your back. This is grown-up software engineering This team is at the heart of how Workhuman helps our customers build and sustain cultures of gratitude. These teams design and deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to spread a culture of recognition and celebration within their workplaces.  Tech stack used by this team: Java 17, Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Web Stack, Spring Data or Spring JDBC), RESTful webservices, Apache Kafka, Apache Camel, AWS, Terraform, API, Oracle, Postgres, NoSQL DB, PL/SQL, JMeter, Jenkins, Sonar, Maven, Git, Docker/Containerization, AWS OpenSearch, AWS Lambda, What you will do:  Collaborate with the Product team to clarify requirements and co-design effective, user-centric solutions. Collaborate closely with Principals and Architects to align on technical vision and strategy. Design and implement innovative solutions that enhance the core functionality and scalability of our platform. Conduct code reviews to ensure high standards of code quality, maintainability, and performance. Provide technical mentorship to peers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing across the team. The skills you will bring:  You have 5+ years' experience with application design and development in enterprise applications with the following: Java, Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Web Stack, Spring Data or Spring JDBC), AWS Working in an agile micro service orientated development environment You are familiar with RESTful as an API design and common Batch Processing Patterns You have good Database application development experience with Oracle/SQL or Aurora databases. You have experience with unit and integration testing Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD) Experience working with AWS-based DevOps or CI/CD pipelines is advantageous — particularly if you’ve used tools such as OpenSearch (or Elasticsearch), Amazon MSK/Kafka, or AWS Lambda as part of infrastructure, monitoring, or event-driven architectures. Familiarity with Apache Camel or Apache Kafka is advantageous, especially for designing event-driven architectures and microservice communication. Achievements:  You have the ability to mentor team members, sharing your knowledge and also work independently. Has represented the team in design discussions by presenting and defending proposed solutions to senior technical stakeholders such as Principal Engineers or Architects. You have collaborated openly with the team on shared items of work and communicated well in a team-oriented environment across locations. You will have You will have a passion for learning and introducing new technologies  Benefits:25 days annual leave, increasing with years of serviceCompany plan VHI Health Care & Dental cover for employee and dependenciesA Pension commencing after probation periodParticipation in Workhuman’s employee recognition programsDiscounted gift certificatesDiscounted TaxSaver Travel cards/free car parking (subject to availability)Income ProtectionLife AssuranceAccess to our Tuition Reimbursement SchemeAccess to Workhuman UniversityAdditional ‘perks’ - Free grab and go breakfast and lunch options, fruit, tea/coffee, fantastic catered events and wellness activities throughout the year throughout the year etc