Senior Java Developer

About us 

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.  

At Davy, you are the difference.   

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.  

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.  

A position has arisen within our Information Systems team for a Senior Java Developer, reporting to the Web Development Manager. This is a permanent, full time role.

In the role, the successful candidate will:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to design and deliver solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Lead the design and implementation of new components, services, and features, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication of project status to stakeholders.
• Apply expertise in microservices architecture to develop scalable, resilient, and high-performance solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and third-party solutions, and manage vendor integrations to enhance system capabilities.
• Design and develop secure, maintainable, and robust technical solutions aligned with industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, guidelines, and standards; actively contribute to improving departmental processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Collaborate with QA teams and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive testing and quality assurance of delivered solutions.
• Contribute to strategic objectives and departmental goals, driving innovation and operational excellence.

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Computer Science or IT Degree or equivalent 3rd Level Education

• 5+ years Java/J2EE and related technologies, preferrable with Spring ecosystem.

• Strong knowledge of Spring technologies (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Batch and Integration)

• Experienced in developing APIs, primarily REST.
• Experienced with build tools like Maven, Gradle.
• Experienced in coding for web application security.
• Experience of SQL & RDBMS development (Oracle, MySql)
• Experience of source control (GIT) and use of IDE (VS Code, IntelliJ).
• Working knowledge of Linux.
• Experience working within a recognised software development lifecycle such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Working knowledge of web analytics & best practice for integrating into online applications.
• Practical experience with AI-powered development tools and agents (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to support the software development lifecycle, including tasks such as code generation, code review, refactoring, and documentation.

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps practices with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and Jenkins.
• Hands-on expertise in developing Ansible Playbooks and Azure Bicep templates for automated provisioning and configuration management.
• Exposure to cloud-native computing, with familiarity in major cloud platforms such as Azure(preferably), AWS, or GCP considered a strong advantage.
• Experience within the financial services domain is highly desirable.

What we offer 

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.   

Health and Wellbeing  

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.  

Reward and Recognition  

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.  

Growth and Development  

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.  

Positive Workplace  

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.

Values and Culture  

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.

Important Information 

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.