Senior Software Engineer

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Bazaarvoice is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Belfast to help scale distributed systems handling billions of user generated content. You will design and maintain Java based services, drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product, design and ops teams while improving tooling, monitoring, and CI/CD. Expect to work with RESTful APIs, microservices, relational and NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms. 5+ years of experience, strong Java, solid data structures, and excellent communication; BS in CS or equivalent. In your application, showcase leadership on complex features, measurable impact, and a customer-first mindset, aligning with Bazaarvoice values.

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 At Bazaarvoice, we create smart shopping experiences. Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale. This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network. And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable business insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards. The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products. The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers. It's a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle. The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn't attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty. Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers. Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.  It’s official: Bazaarvoice is a Great Place to Work in the US , Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK!
We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help build the next generation of our industry-leading platforms.

You'll work on high-scale distributed systems that power authentic shopper experiences for the world's top brands and retailers, processing billions of requests and managing petabytes of user-generated content.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions that serve millions of users daily.
• Lead technical initiatives and architectural decisions for complex features and systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following best practices and established patterns.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, implementing monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Drive improvements in development processes, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential benefit to our systems.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java with deep knowledge of the Java ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.  

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Why join Bazaarvoice? Customer is keyWe see our own success through our customers’ outcomes.  We approach every situation with a customer first mindset. Transparency & Integrity Builds TrustWe believe in the power of authentic feedback because it’s in our DNA. We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance. Passionate Pursuit of PerformanceOur energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity. We love what we do, and because we’re laser focused on our mission. Innovation over ImitationWe seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo. We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage. Stronger TogetherWe bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives. We champion what’s best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams.  As a stronger company we build a stronger community. Commitment to diversity and inclusion Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the world’s smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers.
Please note: A basic background check will be required for the successful candidate