Software Engineer

About Gaelvert Development

Join Gaelvert Development, a dynamic and forward-thinking company based in Dublin, as we aim to revolutionize product development through innovative teams that address complex technical challenges. Expect to contribute meaningfully to our growth in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment where individual perspectives are highly valued.

Role Overview

As a member of our backend engineering squad, you will be responsible for independently managing challenging projects that deliver real-time data APIs essential to our operations. The role involves designing, building, and code reviewing, mentoring peers, and actively participating in defining technical directions within the team. You will collaborate closely with technical leads, architects, product managers, and other engineers to create reliable, scalable software solutions on schedule and to high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, maintainable, and robust code solutions.
• Work alongside quality assurance, security, and product teams to ensure top-tier software performance and design.
• Contribute to strategic planning and influence the product’s technical roadmap in cooperation with architects and product leadership.
• Design full-stack solutions utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentor team members, promote skill enhancement, and continuously update personal technical expertise.
• Take full ownership of feature development from analysis through delivery.
• Maintain system reliability and stability across various environments.
• Explore and incorporate new tools and technologies to improve system capabilities.
• Initiate process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Promote best practices, development standards, and ongoing codebase improvements.
• Proactively address potential challenges with innovative solutions.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• A proactive and creative mindset with a passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Experience in sports gaming or interactive sports products is a significant plus.
• Proven track record managing the full software development lifecycle, including deployment and maintenance.
• Expertise in continuous integration and deployment methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain complex technical concepts in business terms and effectively manage stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to learn various technologies beyond current specializations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, aligned with business objectives.
• Well-versed in agile and lean development processes with flexibility in workflow.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments and delivering under pressure.
• Collaborative decision-making aligned with organizational goals, working effectively with Product, Design, and Talent teams.
• Knowledge in scaling applications and optimizing infrastructure for high performance.
• Solid foundation in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, test-driven development, QA, and security standards.
• Expert in microservices architecture design and maintenance.
• Skillful in algorithmic programming across multiple languages.
• Dedicated to creating high-quality innovative software solutions.
• Comfortable adapting quickly to new technologies and dynamic work settings.
• Embraces a "you build it, you run it" ethos and takes full ownership of deliverables.
• Open to working outside of comfort zones or in loosely structured environments.

Technologies You Will Use

• Java (latest version)
• Web technologies including JavaScript and Angular
• RESTful web services
• Spring Boot and Spring Cloud frameworks
• Build tools such as Maven, NPM, and Webpack, plus version control with Git
• Container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Testing frameworks including JUnit, Jasmine, JBehave, Selenium, with contract testing practices
• Databases like Apache Cassandra and Elasticsearch
• Messaging systems such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
• Concurrent programming and multi-threading techniques

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with three days a week onsite in Dublin's city center coworking space
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Learning and development budget
• Option for working remotely from any location
• Company pension plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and Tax Saver Ticket scheme for commuting