Software Engineer (Backend) - Galway

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. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Software Engineer - Backend 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. Platf