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Senior Software Engineer

Poppulo
Location
Cork, Ireland - Hybrid
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering & Product
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–8 years of software development experience delivering production-grade applications in distributed or SaaS environments
  • Strong experience in either Node.js / TypeScript or Java (Spring Boot)
  • Familiarity with React or similar modern front-end frameworks
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, multi-tenancy concepts, and SaaS security principles
  • Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS cloud services
  • Experience implementing observability best practices
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK)
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Poppulo, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the scalability and technical excellence of the SaaS Employee Experience platform. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include designing and implementing complex features, improving system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery. You will also be involved in code reviews, observability initiatives, and addressing technical debt while supporting the growth of other engineers.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary gross: 61,000 - 75,000 plus variable EUR Annual
  • Company performance-related bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Educational assistance
  • In-house soft skills training
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond AWS and microservices
  • Preference for candidates currently based in Ireland may limit opportunities for remote applicants
  • Salary range provided but actual salaries may vary based on qualifications and location
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