Senior Software Engineer (Java) - Work from Home (Ireland Only)

Role Overview and Location

This position offers flexibility with a work-from-home setup or a hybrid option at our Dublin office in Glasnevin. Candidates must be residing full time in Ireland. Note that we do not provide work permits or visa sponsorship.

About the Company

Deciphex is focused on building transformative healthcare technology. As part of the Deciphex Group, Patholytix delivers AI-powered solutions that enhance pathology diagnosis, helping patients globally by enabling faster, safer, and more precise disease detection. We prioritize innovation, teamwork, and internal growth within a non-hierarchical, purpose-driven engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional agile teams on the core product, Patholytix.
• Develop both on-premise components and cloud-based microservices integrating with modern cloud platforms.
• Design, implement, and test architectural enhancements and new product capabilities.
• Utilize container technologies and cloud infrastructure (compute, network, storage) for building, deploying, and running applications.
• Support ongoing product monitoring and resolve issues to ensure top-quality deliverables.
• Promote and establish best practices and development standards within the team.
• Engage in peer reviews promoting secure and high-quality software development.
• Work collaboratively with other internal teams to optimize existing products, services, and development tools.
• Leverage AI tools as part of the software development lifecycle, demonstrating familiarity with AI integration in development processes.
• Fulfill all required company-wide and role-specific compliance training including QMS, ISMS, GxP standards, DocuSign processes, and SDLC.

Candidate Profile and Required Expertise

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• At least 6 to 7 years of experience in backend development roles, preferably in regulated domains.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming.
• Deep experience with the Spring Framework: Spring Boot, Spring Cloud components (Gateway, Streams, Security/OAuth2, Spring Data).
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture, using technologies such as Apache Kafka and distributed caching solutions like Hazelcast.
• Hands-on expertise in creating web services, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Proficient with continuous integration and delivery systems, testing frameworks, and automated build tools.
• Experience with container orchestration and management using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services, MongoDB Atlas, Mongo Lucene, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Skaffold, and Helm.
• Familiarity with Claude Code and its BMAD method is advantageous.
• Programming experience with other languages including Python and JavaScript is beneficial.
• Prior work history in a regulated environment is preferred.

Soft Skills and Personal Attributes

• Commitment to consistent delivery with an emphasis on quality and well-crafted code.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently while excelling within collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Proactive approach to work, delivering efficiently without requiring constant supervision.
• Strong communication abilities, with the capability to actively listen, engage, and liaise with stakeholders across various business areas.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly performance-based increments rewarding impact and professional growth.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits to support your well-being.
• Generous annual leave with increases based on tenure.
• Pension contributions to help secure your financial future.
• Work alongside a talented, ambitious team in a rapidly growing startup environment, offering significant impact and advancement opportunities.
• Regular feedback and transparent career progression pathways.
• An inclusive, supportive, and diverse multicultural workplace culture.

About Deciphex and Diagnexia

Founded in Dublin in 2017, Deciphex now employs over 230 professionals globally and delivers advanced software solutions addressing gaps in pathology for research and clinical use. With offices in Dublin, Exeter, Oxford, and Chicago, the company helps speed up drug development and diagnostic accuracy for cancer patients worldwide. Diagnexia, as part of Deciphex, provides a cloud platform enabling healthcare organizations to send pathology cases to expert consultants quickly, enhancing patient care globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Deciphex is committed to equal employment opportunities, valuing diversity and prohibiting discrimination based on age, race, religion, political views, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, family status, disability, or any legally protected classification.