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Software Engineer - Belfast

Role overview

Qualifications

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional training.
  • Experience in web application development.
  • Knowledge of databases and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
  • Good English communication skills—both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement solutions that support dairy farmers and farm managers.
  • Contribute to the full development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
  • Support customers and technicians when they need assistance.
  • Deliver software that is tested, optimized, and ready for real-world use.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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GEA Group

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job description

Join Us in Driving Innovation for the Dairy Industry.
At GEA Farm Technologies, we know that the future of dairy farming depends on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. That’s why we are committed to becoming completely CO₂e-neutral by 2040—not just in our offices and production sites, but in the way our products are used by
farmers worldwide.
Our digital farm management system is designed specifically for the dairy industry, helping farmers, technicians, and farm managers optimize operations, improve sustainability, and maximize efficiency

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team in Belfast and contribute to the development of cutting-edge digital solutions that make a real difference in modern dairy farming.
If you are passionate about software development, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to help build the future of dairy farm management, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
This position is based in Belfast and follows a hybrid working model. Regular attendance at our Belfast office is a mandatory requirement of the role. We are unable to consider fully remote working arrangements for this position.

Who We Are
• We are part of the GEAdigital Hub, focusing exclusively on developing digital solutions and services for the dairy industry.
• Our in-house development team collaborates with external partners and experts from various disciplines.
• We are building a farm management system that supports dairy farmers worldwide.
• Our technology stack includes Java, TypeScript, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Docker, 
Angular, IntelliJ, Git, Azure DevOps, Nexus, Jenkins, and SonarQube

As a Software Engineer, You Will

  • Develop & Enhance Features – Design and implement solutions that support dairy farmers and farm managers.

  • Take Ownership – Contribute to the full development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.

  • Work Closely with Users – Support customers and technicians when they need assistance.

  • Ensure Quality & Reliability – Deliver software that is tested, optimized, and ready for real-world use.

  • Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team – Work alongside developers, testers, and product managers to create innovative solutions

Your Profile / Qualifications

What You Bring - We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about building impactful software. 
You should have:

  •  A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional training.

  •  Experience in web application development .

  •  Knowledge of databases and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).

  •  A focus on quality, reproducibility, and delivering reliable solutions.

  •  A team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

  •  A willingness to occasionally travel internationally.

  •  Good English communication skills—both written and spoken.

  • Technology Stack : Backend: Java, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Frontend: TypeScript, Angular, DevOps & Tools: Docker, Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins, SonarQube

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