Software Engineer (Backend) - Galway

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Location: Galway, Ireland

Are you passionate about building scalable cloud services, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering software that makes a real impact? We're looking for a Software Engineer - Backend to join our growing engineering team in Galway.

In this role, you'll work on modern cloud-native platforms, designing and building secure, reliable, and high-performing backend services. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple disciplines, contribute to architectural decisions, and help deliver solutions that support customers around the globe.

If you enjoy working in an Agile environment, thrive on continuous learning, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support backend features and services from concept through to production.
• Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud-based applications and integrations.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and influence implementation decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Support and improve services operating in a 24/7 production environment through monitoring, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments, leveraging technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Help drive operational excellence, reliability, and security across the platform.
  

• Commercial experience developing backend applications using Go, Python, Java, or a similar programming language.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, clean code principles, and testing methodologies.
• Experience designing maintainable services and components with clear interfaces.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and the full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, test-driven development (TDD), and maintainable coding practices.

• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of distributed systems concepts including scalability, resilience, availability, and fault tolerance.
• Experience with public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Exposure to asynchronous messaging, event-driven architectures, and integration patterns.

• Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, along with infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Understanding of modern security principles including secure API design, authentication, authorization, and secrets management.
• Experience operating and supporting cloud-hosted production services.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools responsibly and effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for sharing knowledge with others.
  

While not essential, the following experience would be beneficial:

• Reactive systems, concurrent programming, or stream processing.
• Messaging platforms such as Kafka, NATS, or similar technologies.
• Distributed messaging and transaction patterns.
• Kubernetes deployment strategies and GitOps practices.
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, Ansible, or related automation tools.
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Typically 4-6 years of professional software engineering experience.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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