Engineering Manager - Contract

12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Daily Rate

We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead teams delivering scalable payment solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment. This role requires a balance of technical depth and structured leadership.

The Role

• Lead multiple engineering teams across core payment platforms
• Provide technical direction, contributing to and challenging system design
• Drive structured delivery, from early validation through to release
• Collaborate with product and stakeholders to align on business goals
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable systems

About You

• Proven experience leading teams in complex, high-pressure environments
• Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply in system design
• Demonstrates clear, structured thinking and concise communication
• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical input with strategic leadership
• Experience with high-availability, scalable systems (payments a plus)

For further information on this role, apply via the link or contact our office for a confidential chat today.
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Staff Software Engineer

Full Stack | Product Engineering | High Ownership Environment

My client is building a team of engineers who don’t just design systems, they own them end to end, collaborate deeply, and deliver real product outcomes.

This is not a role for someone who sits at 30,000 feet.

They are looking for engineers who can move between architecture, collaboration, and hands on delivery without losing depth in any area.

The Opportunity

You will operate at Staff level within a fast paced product environment, working across backend and frontend systems to deliver scalable, user facing solutions.

You will be expected to:

Drive technical direction while staying close to the code
Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering to shape solutions
Operate in ambiguity and bring others along with you
Deliver outcomes, not just ideas

This is a high trust, high expectation environment where strong engineers thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing and building scalable, production grade systems across frontend and backend
Leading technical discussions while actively collaborating with peers and stakeholders
Translating requirements into pragmatic, well structured solutions
Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to shared codebases
Balancing speed, simplicity, and scalability in your approach
Mentoring engineers and raising the bar across the team
Contributing to a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

Core Engineering Strength

Strong experience building end to end systems, not just one layer
Solid grounding in APIs, data modelling, and system design
Ability to move from high level thinking into implementation detail
Comfortable writing code without over reliance on AI tools

Collaboration and Communication

Able to clearly explain your thinking and bring others along
Strong experience working with cross functional teams
Demonstrates real ownership, not just contribution
Comfortable operating in live problem solving environments

Execution

Strong time management, able to scope and deliver within constraints
Avoids over engineering and focuses on pragmatic solutions
Can adapt rather than forcing previous architectures onto new problems

Red Flags for This Role

This environment will not suit engineers who:

• Stay too high level and avoid implementation detail
• Rely heavily on AI tools without understanding the output
• Struggle to collaborate or communicate clearly
• Over engineer or fail to prioritise effectively
• Cannot demonstrate hands on coding ability when needed

Tech Environment

• Modern frontend frameworks such as React
• Backend services and APIs such as Node or Java
• Cloud native architecture, AWS preferred
• Microservices, data driven systems, and distributed architectures

Why Join

• Work on real product problems with visible impact
• Join a team that values clarity, collaboration, and ownership
• High autonomy with strong engineering standards
• Opportunity to shape systems from idea to production

Interested ?

Reach out directly to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn to learn more.

Skills:
Python AWS React TypeScript Kafka

Benefits:
Work From Home pension + options

Job Title
Data Ops Engineer

Hybrid (3 Days in office)

Overview
Ocho is partnering with a global financial services organisation to hire a Data Ops Engineer to support critical surveillance data platforms across trading and communications.

This is a high-impact role focused on building and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines that underpin market abuse surveillance. You’ll work across both structured and unstructured data, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

The role sits at the intersection of data engineering and operations, working closely with engineering, compliance and surveillance teams to deliver reliable, audit-ready data systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise end-to-end data pipelines across multiple data sources
• Implement data quality, validation and reconciliation processes
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of data across surveillance systems
• Build and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform or CDK
• Monitor pipelines, investigate data issues and resolve anomalies
• Implement failover and recovery strategies across critical data flows
• Work with stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure data governance, lineage and auditability standards are met
• Support integration with surveillance platforms and data lake environments

Person We Are Looking For

• Strong experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines in financial services environments
• Experience working with trade, order or messaging data
• Strong AWS experience (Lambda, S3, Glue, Step Functions, DynamoDB, EKS)
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java, with excellent SQL
• Experience with data pipeline tools such as Airflow, dbt or Spark
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery
• Strong understanding of data quality, governance and monitoring
• Ability to work across engineering, data and business teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis
• Exposure to market data or communications platforms (Bloomberg, ICE, Symphony, Teams)
• Experience with observability tools such as Grafana
• Knowledge of regulatory environments and financial markets
• Experience with Snowflake, Qlik Sense or data cataloguing tools

Role Details

• Permanent role
• High-impact position within a global financial environment
• Opportunity to work on critical surveillance and compliance systems
• Strong collaboration across engineering, data and business teams

Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn.

Skills:
data engineering data business intelligence

Benefits:
Work From Home bonus pension healthcare

AI Product Technology scale up hiring Tech Lead! Equity on offer, with amazing annual leave and the chance to future proof your career! MCS Group is partnering with a high-growth AI scale-up on a mission to build intelligent, scalable platforms powering next-gen products and agent-driven services.

They’re now looking for a Software Engineering Tech Lead to take ownership of a talented software engineering team and drive the development of high-performance APIs, microservices, and cloud-native systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys setting technical direction while still being close to the code.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and mentoring a team of backend engineers
• Designing and delivering scalable APIs and microservices
• Driving best practice across code quality, testing, and architecture
• Working closely with product and design to ship features at pace
• Owning cloud infrastructure across GCP and Kubernetes

What we’re looking for:

• Strong backend experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Proven track record leading engineering teams
• Solid cloud and containerisation experience (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Experience building reliable, scalable distributed systems

Nice to have:

• Exposure to AI/ML or event-driven architectures
• Experience with Python or frontend technologies

Salary

• Up to £90,000 plus equity and amazing annual leave.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and exclusive roles

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:
Node.js Technical Lead Software Engineer Software Developer Principal

Benefits:
Work From Home

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. Were also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

Weve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. Were focused on our core values; using these weve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced OutSystems Technical Lead to oversee the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using the OutSystems low-code platform. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading technical teams, delivering robust software solutions, and applying industry best practices in Agile environments.

As a Technical Lead, you will take responsibility for ensuring quality standards, mentoring team members, and providing technical expertise in software development, systems design, and deployment. You will be expected to collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives, ensuring successful delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of applications using the OutSystems platform.

Define and enforce coding standards, tools, and techniques for software development.
Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle, including technical design, development, testing, and deployment.
Provide technical leadership for the development team, including code reviews, mentoring, and coaching.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs meet business requirements and align with architectural standards.
Manage team performance, assign work packages, and optimize productivity.
Conduct root cause analysis, performance tuning, and diagnostic examinations to address system or software failures.
Plan and deliver knowledge transfer activities, including documentation and technical presentations.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, such as iteration planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews, ensuring delivery within sprint cycles.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience as a Technical Lead, working on large-scale enterprise projects.
Proven expertise with OutSystems platform development and the ability to manage complex systems.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming (C#), .NET Framework, and ASP.NET.
Experience with database systems such as MS SQL Server and proficiency in database design and development.
Advanced proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS, AngularJS, JQuery, and Bootstrap.
Expertise in managing source control systems like Team Foundation Server (TFS) or equivalent tools.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including sprint cycles, story estimation, and retrospectives.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

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Senior Software Engineer- Larne- Full time on site

I am working with an industry leader in advanced Embedded and imaging systems who are consistently pushing the boundaries in SDK development, hardware integration, and user-focused tools. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in SDK architecture, GUI design, and driver integration to lead the development of robust, scalable, and developer-friendly solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, design, and implement a cross-platform SDK for internal and external developers
• Define coding standards, API guidelines, and best practices to ensure usability and maintainability
• Integrate and optimise 3rd-party hardware drivers (USB3, CoaXPress, CameraLink, GigE)
• Design and deliver intuitive GUIs for R&D debug, production QC, and customer demos

What You Bring

• Proven experience designing and maintaining SDKs in C, C++, and C#
• Strong knowledge of API design, modular architectures, and cross-platform development (Windows/Linux)
• iBackground in GUI development with modern design principles
• Solid understanding of design patterns, CI/CD, version control, and automated testing

Key Benefits

• Work with cutting-edge technology in surveillance, sensors, space, and defence
• Influence the full product life cycle from concept to field deployment
• High autonomy and visibility in a small, close-knit team
• Flexible working hours with shorter Fridays
• 30 days holiday, performance-based bonus, life cover, and pension provision

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV to (see below) and I will be in touch if you have been shortlisted.

MCS Group is working with an AI enabled software house who is seeking an experienced Contract Data Engineer to support a key automation initiative. This role will focus on building scalable automation across their data platform while supporting migration and modernisation of existing data infrastructure. This is an excellent contract/project for someone who has previously worked on data migration, cloud transformation, or platform modernisation projects, and enjoys building robust, automated data solutions in a cloud-first environment. The Role Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and automation for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery. Develop and optimise SQL-based data models across large relational databases. Build and manage AWS-based data infrastructure using services such as Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena. Implement and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate data from multiple systems. Support data platform migration and modernisation initiatives. Ensure high standards of data quality, performance optimisation, and governance. Contribute to DevOps and automation practices, including infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD where appropriate. The Person Extensive proven experience as a Data Engineer is essential. Strong hands-on expertise with large relational databases and advanced SQL optimisation. Experience working with AWS data services is essential (including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, and Athena.) Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration workflows. Experience with Python, Spark, or other data processing technologies. Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices. IR35: Outside Duration: 6 months Rate: £410 per day Location: Belfast or London - Please note, in-office working is required in either location. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request. Not all agencies are the same MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Skills: data engineer AWS SQL Database developer automation

Senior /Lead AI Engineer (Exclusive OchoX client )

Hybrid role - 3 days in state of the art Belfast office

We are seeking a visionary AI Engineer to join a fast-growing SaaS security-organisation specializing in AI-driven automation and large-scale enterprise software quality platforms. This is an exclusive OchoX opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineer who wants to architect adaptive intelligence systems from the ground up.

We are not looking for “AI users” who simply wrap existing APIs. We need a builder, someone who has designed AI-powered products from scratch, understands model training, and thrives on solving complex distributed systems challenges.

The Role

This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels at the intersection of Product Development and AI Architecture. You will move beyond simple integrations to build truly autonomous security and automation solutions that handle large-scale enterprise workloads.

What You Will Build

* Autonomous Workflows: Build agents that execute complex security and quality workflows end-to-end.

* Intelligent Security Scanning: Design new tools from scratch that move beyond traditional patterns. You will build AI-powered scanning that considers deployment context, IAM roles, security groups, and runtime behavior to eliminate false positives.

* Internal AI Platform: Architect the shared infrastructure for RAG, model training, and evaluations to enable safe, scalable AI features.

* Adaptive Intelligence: Oversee the development of models that learn from customer-specific environments to generate high-signal, personalized insights.

Key Responsibilities

* Design from Scratch: Lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decisions for AI-driven automation.

* Productionize AI: Work with Research and DevOps to develop and deploy new AI capabilities into a modern cloud-native environment.

* Optimize Performance: Identify bottlenecks and continuously optimize backend systems designed for massive automation workloads.

Essential Criteria

* AI Product Background: 2+ years specifically in ML/AI engineering with a track record of shipping proven AI-powered products.

* Technical Depth: Deep experience with RAG, Model Training, AI Architecture, and LLM Integration.

* Entrepreneurial Mindset: Proven ability to design AI solutions from a blank canvas.

* Cloud Native: Strong experience with GCP (preferred), Docker, and Kubernetes.

Why Join?

* High Impact: Build an AI-driven enterprise platform used by global brands.

* Ownership: Strong influence over architecture and product decisions in a rapidly expanding team.

* Build and lead a new team to NI

* Equity and market leading benefits on offer !

How to Apply

If you are an entrepreneurial AI engineer with a passion for building AI products from scratch, please apply via the link. Alternatively, reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.

About Phil Gamble:

Phil has over 21 years of experience recruiting in global software engineering markets. His relationship-driven approach ensures you are supported throughout the entire process, focusing on your career goals rather than just filling a vacancy

Skills:
LLM AI security

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply

If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you?

Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.

All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career.

We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career.

We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles.

Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers.

We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme.

The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer.

Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week.

Stage 1 Learn HTML and CSS ( up to 12 weeks)

The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey.

• HTML Essentials ( up to 6 weeks)
• CSS Essentials ( up to weeks)

Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support.

Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage.

Stage 2 Additional Online Training ( up to 12 weeks)

The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead.

• Learn the Command Line ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn Git & GitHub ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn JavaScript ( 1.5 weeks)

• Learn Python 3 ( 1.5 weeks)

JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation.

Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively easy to understand commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity.

Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week)

Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career.

In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended.

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Step 4 Entry Level Coding placement (£25K - £40k)

We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. Entry level roles typically start between £25K - £40k dependant on any prior knowledge or experience you may have.

There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: -

• Junior Developer
• Website Support Developer
• Junior Web Developer
• Content Editor
• Wordpress Developer
• Junior Software Developer
• Junior Front or Back End Development
• Development Support

We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website.

Our money back Job Guarantee

Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business.

Qualification for this programme?

To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme.

Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme.

Dynamics Consultant, 6-month contract, £450 p/d inside IR35, Belfast (2 days in office)

We are recruiting for a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer on a 6-month contract based in Belfast. The role sits within a CTO function and focuses on enhancing, delivering, and supporting a modernised Dynamics 365 (Sales) CRM platform. You’ll design and build scalable solutions that improve client management, data quality, and operational workflows. This is a hands-on development role suited to someone who enjoys technical ownership and solving complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and customise Dynamics 365 (Sales) entities, forms, dashboards, and business process flows.
• Build extensions using plugins, workflows, JavaScript, Power Platform components, and Azure integrations.
• Lead end-to-end CRM development aligned to architecture and governance standards.
• Develop integrations with Microsoft 365, APIs, and external systems.
• Support data migration, upgrades, deployments, and environment governance.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Essential Criteria

• Strong hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 CE/Power Platform development.
• Experience delivering Dynamics 365 Sales migrations and upgrades.
• Solid understanding of the Microsoft technology stack and integration patterns.
• Experience configuring workflows, business processes, and custom applications.
• Background working in Agile/DevOps environments.

If this sounds like something that would interest you, please apply or send your CV to myself

Senior Software Engineer Location: Northern Ireland Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits An innovative engineering company specialising in advanced imaging technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of a new Software Development Kit (SDK) used to control high-performance camera systems. Their technology is used across sectors such as aerospace, defence, satellite and scientific research, with systems deployed in demanding environments ranging from aircraft and surveillance platforms to satellites in space. This is an opportunity to own and shape a core software platform that enables complex imaging systems used worldwide. The Role You will take ownership of the architecture and ongoing development of a Software Development Kit (SDK) used by internal teams and external developers to interact with advanced hardware systems. Working closely with hardware and FPGA engineers, you will design scalable APIs, integrate hardware drivers and build tools that allow customers to easily integrate systems into their own products. You will also develop simple graphical tools used internally for testing, debugging and demonstration purposes. Key Responsibilities • Architect, design and maintain a robust SDK for hardware systems • Develop clean, scalable APIs and coding standards • Integrate third-party hardware drivers • Optimise performance for high-throughput data interfaces • Develop simple GUI applications for debugging and demonstrations • Collaborate with hardware and FPGA engineers across the R&D team • Support the long-term evolution of the software platform Required Skills • Strong experience in C, C++ or C# • Experience designing and maintaining SDKs or developer tools • Knowledge of API design and modular software architecture • Experience integrating hardware drivers or device interfaces • Strong debugging and performance optimisation skills • Experience working on hardware-integrated software systems Experience with imaging systems or machine vision technology would be beneficial but is not essential. The Environment You will join a small, highly technical engineering team working on cutting-edge technology used in demanding environments. Engineers collaborate closely across software, hardware and FPGA development, providing exposure to complex systems and advanced engineering challenges. Benefits • Competitive salary up to £80,000 • Flexible working hours • 37.5 hour working week • 22.5 days annual leave plus statutory holidays • Pension scheme • Private healthcare • Long service rewards including additional annual leave • Share options available for the right candidate Location This role is site-based in Northern Ireland, allowing close collaboration with the R&D and hardware teams. Apply If you are an experienced software engineer interested in building developer platforms for advanced hardware systems, this role offers the opportunity to work on technology used in aerospace, defence and scientific research worldwide. Apply now to learn more