Java Software Engineer Contract Role Location: Dublin (3 days/week on-site) Contract: 6-Month Rolling Stelfox is hiring on behalf of a leading client in Dublin who is urgently seeking a skilled Java Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Angular, and microservices architecture, with a solid understanding of modern data storage solutions and cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop enterprise-grade applications using Java/J2EE technologies. Build and maintain microservices using Spring Boot and Angular in a cloud-native environment. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, and QA Engineers in a Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) setup. Work within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Implement and optimise data storage solutions using Hadoop, Snowflake, and MongoDB. Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications in production environments. Required Skills & Experience: Minimum 5+ years of professional Java development experience. Proven experience developing microservices in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, PCF). Strong knowledge of Spring/Spring Boot and RESTful Web Services. Experience with J2EE Web Applications and Tomcat. Familiarity with advanced authentication techniques for web and mobile platforms. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, Chef, AWS/Azure pipelines, etc. Exposure to code quality tools like SonarQube, Checkmarx. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities. Experience mentoring junior developers. If you are interested in this role, click 'apply' to send an updated copy of your CV to Honey Rathore or email for more details. Please note: We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions. Stelfox is fully compliant with GDPR regulations and you can read more in our privacy policy here: Your shared data will not be disclosed or transferred to a third party data controller or data processor located outside the EEA unless we have obtained your express consent. We look forward to working with you.