Software Engineer (Java)

CarTrawler

Ireland · Full-time · Not Applicable

Role Purpose:

As a Java Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and developing the technology that powers CarTrawler’s global car hire platform. You’ll contribute to business-critical systems — enhancing existing services and developing new capabilities that deliver measurable outcomes for our partners and customers.

This is a hands-on backend engineering role where you’ll combine deep technical skill with collaborative delivery. You’ll design and implement scalable, secure APIs and distributed services that underpin CarTrawler’s booking and partner-integration ecosystem.

You will deliver high-quality, maintainable software, demonstrate ownership for the outcomes of your work, and help strengthen technical standards and collaboration across teams.

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Main Accountabilities and Key Tasks:

Engineering Delivery
Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable Java-based applications and services
Write production-ready, testable, and maintainable code following CarTrawler’s engineering standards
Develop and consume RESTful APIs that support customer-facing and partner-integrated systems
Apply a security-first mindset and contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring and observability
Debug and resolve complex issues within your team’s domain using a systematic approach
Ownership and Quality
Take end-to-end ownership for delivery — from design through implementation, testing, and release
Participate in architectural discussions, contributing to the evolution of our platform and coding standards
Identify and communicate risks, dependencies, and blockers early, ensuring predictable delivery
Champion CI/CD practices and contribute to improving build, test, and deployment pipelines
Collaboration and Growth
Work closely with Product, Frontend, and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end
Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Share knowledge openly to raise the technical bar within the team
Support a culture of constructive feedback, inclusion, and continuous learning

Knowledge And Experience

5+ years’ experience in commercial Java development (Java 8 or newer)
Deep understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and software architecture principles
Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot (2+ years)
Proven ability to build and consume scalable RESTful APIs
Experience with CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins) and build automation (Maven)
Strong SQL and NoSQL database skills, with an ability to reason about data modelling and performance
Exposure to AWS services (e.g., SQS, Kinesis, ElastiCache) and distributed system design
Experience integrating third-party APIs and external services
Comfortable working in agile, multi-team environments
Collaborative communicator with a focus on outcomes and technical quality

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Key Skills

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