Senior Backend Software EngineerLocation: Dublin 2, IrelandHybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote)Salary:€80-92k + BonusWe're hiring experienced SeniorBackend Software Engineersfor a global client in thedigital audio and entertainmentspace. The teams are building large-scale systems that support millions of users, focusing on high-throughput services, distributed systems, and robust backend infrastructure.What You'll Be Doing:Develop scalable and resilient backend systems that support business-critical functionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering)Drive backend architecture and system design discussionsWrite clean, well-tested, and maintainable codeContribute to code reviews, documentation, and on-call rotationsInvestigate and resolve complex technical issues in productionWhat You'll Need:5+ years of professional backend engineering experienceStrong experience with Java and at least one other languageProven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIsSolid understanding of CI/CD, source control, and testing best practicesHands-on experience with distributed systems in productionStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityNice to Have:Experience with Scala and functional programmingFamiliarity with asynchronous programming modelsAWS experience (compute, storage, containers, serverless, etc.)Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CDKWorked with high-throughput distributed systemsBenefits include:Fully paid healthcare (for you & eligible family members)Life cover (4x base salary)Pension contributions up to 8%Disability cover (short & long-term)25 days annual leaveFirst Friday of every month off 10 days paid sick leaveMaternity, paternity & adoption leaveBike2Work & TaxSaver commuter schemesEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) If you're passionate about backend systems, love solving real-world scale challenges, and want to be part of an inclusive engineering culture, this could be a great fit.