MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a brand new FDI as they build out a new team here in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud and data engineering consultancy. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead software delivery while remaining close to the code. This organisation delivers mission-critical cloud, API, and data solutions for enterprise and high-growth clients, embedding directly within client teams to build scalable, production-grade systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple active projects
• Drive technical design and architectural decisions for scalable, high-quality systems
• Contribute hands-on to backend services, APIs, and system improvements
• Partner with Product and Design to shape roadmaps and ensure smooth delivery
• Lead agile ceremonies and continuously improve engineering processes
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing career development within the team

What you need:

• Strong software engineering background
• Experience in a technical leadership or people management role
• Strong backend expertise (Java/Spring or Python preferred)
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS
• Experience delivering projects end-to-end while managing stakeholders and team morale
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

What’s in it for you:

• High-impact leadership role with real ownership across technical and people decisions
• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and dental coverage
• Generous PTO and holiday allowance
• Collaborative, engineering-led culture focused on mentorship, quality, and continuous improvement
• Growth focused leadership opportunity - you will help build out a new team here in Belfast

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Sarah McCann, Head of IT Recruitment at MCS Group or click the apply button below.

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Skills:
software engineering manager engineering manager technical lead java python spring react

Benefits:
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