Software Engineer (Backend) - Galway
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.
Job Description
Location: Galway, Ireland
Build the technology that powers great customer experiences.
Are you passionate about building scalable cloud services, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering software that makes a real impact? We're looking for a Software Engineer - Backend to join our growing engineering team in Galway.
In this role, you'll work on modern cloud-native platforms, designing and building secure, reliable, and high-performing backend services. You'll collaborate with talented engineers across multiple disciplines, contribute to architectural decisions, and help deliver solutions that support customers around the globe.
If you enjoy working in an Agile environment, thrive on continuous learning, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will:
•Design, develop, test, deploy, and support backend features and services from concept through to production.
•Build and maintain secure, scalable cloud-based applications and integrations.
•Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices.
•Contribute to technical design discussions and influence implementation decisions.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and resolve technical challenges.
•Support and improve services operating in a 24/7 production environment through monitoring, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.
•Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments, leveraging technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
•Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
•Help drive operational excellence, reliability, and security across the platform.
What You'll Bring
Software Engineering Expertise
•Commercial experience developing backend applications using Go, Python, Java, or a similar programming language.
•Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, clean code principles, and testing methodologies.
•Experience designing maintainable services and components with clear interfaces.
•Familiarity with Agile development practices and the full software development lifecycle.
•Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
•Knowledge of software design patterns, test-driven development (TDD), and maintainable coding practices.
Cloud & Distributed Systems
•Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
•Understanding of distributed systems concepts including scalability, resilience, availability, and fault tolerance.
•Experience with public cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
•Exposure to asynchronous messaging, event-driven architectures, and integration patterns.
Platform & Operations
•Experience developing and supporting applications in Linux environments.
•Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
•Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes, along with infrastructure-as-code approaches.
•Understanding of modern security principles including secure API design, authentication, authorization, and secrets management.
•Experience operating and supporting cloud-hosted production services.
Collaboration & Innovation
•Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
•An eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt in a rapidly evolving environment.
•Experience using AI-assisted development tools responsibly and effectively.
•A collaborative mindset and a passion for sharing knowledge with others.
Nice to Have
While not essential, the following experience would be beneficial:
•Reactive systems, concurrent programming, or stream processing.
•Messaging platforms such as Kafka, NATS, or similar technologies.
•Distributed messaging and transaction patterns.
•Kubernetes deployment strategies and GitOps practices.
•Experience with Terraform, Helm, Ansible, or related automation tools.
Qualifications
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
•Typically 4-6 years of professional software engineering experience.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing the secure form linked in the posting.
What We Can Offer You
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.
