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# AI Back-end Software Engineer (Hybrid)

- **Company:** VanRath
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Java Web Services, NoSQL, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.vanrath.com/job/ai-back-end-software-engineer-hybrid-bbbh15759-1787049642/apply

## About the Role

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Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent commercial experience)
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Minimum 3 years' experience developing Java backend applications
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Experience delivering software into production environments
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Strong understanding of scalable server-side application development
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Experience working within Agile software development teams
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Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
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Ability to take ownership of features from design through to deployment
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Passion for learning new technologies and development practices, Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
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Knowledge of Helm or similar deployment tools
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Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
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Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation
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Familiarity with NoSQL databases and distributed data technologies
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Understanding of DevOps and GitOps methodologies

## Description

You'll be joining a collaborative engineering environment where you'll contribute to the design, development and optimisation of Java-based backend services, working across cloud infrastructure, automation, and distributed systems. The role offers exposure to modern DevOps practices, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale system architecture., Working as part of an experienced backend engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining scalable Java services while helping to improve system reliability, automation and deployment pipelines.
You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from solution design through to deployment and production support, ensuring applications remain highly available, secure and maintainable., *
Design, develop and maintain scalable Java backend services
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Build integrations with databases and distributed data platforms
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Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
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Support cloud-based infrastructure and production environments
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Collaborate closely with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering teams
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Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance
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Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews and technical planning
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Promote engineering best practices across development, testing and monitoring
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Contribute to ongoing platform modernisation and backend optimisation initiatives


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