Senior Software Engineer

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 client's 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, you'll 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.
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