Senior Software Engineer

About Gaelvert

Gaelvert is a dynamic and youthful company focused on revolutionizing product development through innovative and capable teams that face challenging problems head-on. Located in Dublin, we foster an environment that values creativity, enthusiasm, and impactful contributions from every team member. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, ensuring all candidates feel welcomed and fairly treated throughout the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Address and resolve intricate technical challenges, enhancing system reliability and performance in alignment with architectural guidance.
• Uphold high code quality standards by actively participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring activities to support team growth and continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotations, manage production incidents, and facilitate learning from these events.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers, assisting in code reviews and decisions.
• Contribute to recruitment by engaging in hiring processes and technical interviews.

Technologies and Tools

• Java 21 with Spring framework (including Spring Boot and Spring Security)
• Reactive programming using Project Reactor and Netty
• Asynchronous APIs
• Event-driven messaging platforms like Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD
• Continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• PostgreSQL database with schema design and query optimization
• Testing frameworks and methodologies: TDD, BDD, JUnit, Testcontainers, WireMock, DBUnit
• Monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Micrometer
• Version control with Git (Bitbucket/GitLab) and issue tracking using Jira
• Front-end frameworks (React or Angular) and TypeScript for auxiliary tooling
• End-to-end test automation using Playwright

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent field, or comparable practical experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in backend software development delivering sophisticated software solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and operating scalable, high-throughput, and low-latency APIs.
• Proficient knowledge of event-driven or publish-subscribe architecture such as Kafka.
• Experience working with production systems bound by stringent uptime and latency requirements; familiarity with real-time data contexts is advantageous.
• Advanced programming skills in Java 21, including building microservices with latest Spring technologies.
• Experience with real-time and asynchronous APIs, including WebSocket and RESTful services, and use of reactive programming paradigms.
• Practical knowledge of developer tools like Maven, CI/CD platforms (e.g., Bamboo, ArgoCD), Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Competence in database engineering, specifically PostgreSQL and optionally Liquibase for migrations.
• Familiarity with NoSQL and caching solutions like Redis.
• Strong commitment to automated testing and quality assurance using JUnit, TDD/BDD, Testcontainers, WireMock, and SonarQube.
• Hands-on experience with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ, including designing message producers and consumers.
• Use of monitoring systems including Prometheus, Micrometer, and Grafana.
• Some experience with front-end technologies and end-to-end automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry background in iGaming, sports betting, or working with real-time sports data.
• Certifications related to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues relevant to regulated sectors like data licensing or gambling.
• Experience with testing tools such as Selenium or Cypress.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Flexible hybrid working model: three days in our Dublin co-working office, with remote work on other days.
• Central Dublin location in a modern shared workspace.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays.
• Company-paid private health insurance with optional discounted coverage for dependants.
• Monthly allowance of up to €40 for health and fitness activities.
• Annual learning and development budget up to €600 for professional growth.
• Ability to work remotely from most locations worldwide for up to four weeks each year.
• Competitive pension scheme with 7% matched contributions from both employee and employer.
• Commuter benefits including Cycle to Work and TaxSaver tickets.
• Employee referral bonus of up to €3,000 for successful hires.
• Financial protection via income protection and life insurance sponsored by the company.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work full-time in Ireland; unfortunately, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not provided.