At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team As a Data Scientist in Allstate's AI Risk, Governance and Research area, you'll support the development and maintenance of data driven agentic solutions, working under the guidance of senior team members across the full lifecycle-from data collection and exploratory analysis to model/agent development, deployment, and monitoring. You will build foundational experience designing and implementing AI agents and cloud-based AI solutions, while learning how to maintain scalable AI systems in production environments. You'll collaborate across teams to learn and apply established best practices and reusable components, helping ensure consistent and high-quality execution of agents. As a team member, you'll contribute to the development and deployment of machine learning and AI solutions, with exposure to observability, security, and efficient LLM utilization. Key Responsibilities Learns and applies LLMs, programming languages, and tools used by the team to improve efficiency and solve business problems. Assists in exploring new data sources, research, and models under direction from senior team members. Supports project planning efforts by breaking down AI/predictive modeling and development tasks into manageable subtasks, tracking progress and meeting assigned deadlines. Executes analytical and modeling tasks as part of a larger project team. Applies standard best practices to develop statistical and machine learning techniques to build At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team As a Data Scientist in Allstate's AI Risk, Governance and Research area, you'll support the development and maintenance of data driven agentic solutions, working under the guidance of senior team members across the full lifecycle-from data collection and exploratory analysis to model/agent development, deployment, and monitoring. You will build foundational experience designing and implementing AI agents and cloud-based AI solutions, while learning how to maintain scalable AI systems in production environments. You'll collaborate across teams to learn and apply established best practices and reusable components, helping ensure consistent and high-quality execution of agents. As a team member, you'll contribute to the development and deployment of machine learning and AI solutions, with exposure to observability, security, and efficient LLM utilization. Key Responsibilities Learns and applies LLMs, programming languages, and tools used by the team to improve efficiency and solve business problems. Assists in exploring new data sources, research, and models under direction from senior team members. Supports project planning efforts by breaking down AI/predictive modeling and development tasks into manageable subtasks, tracking progress and meeting assigned deadlines. Executes analytical and modeling tasks as part of a larger project team. Applies standard best practices to develop statistical and machine learning techniques to build models that address business needs and improve data quality and decision making. Reviews and discusses AI/modeling techniques and results with peers and mentors, clearly communicating findings and incorporating feedback. Contributes to stakeholder communications by preparing summaries, documentation, and analysis to support senior team members in influencing business partners and leaders. Works with guidance to understand business problems and requirements and help identify appropriate modeling approaches. Assists in developing prototypes and frameworks that integrate data and machine learning/predictive modeling into business decision making processes. Essential Skills: All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. A minimum 3 years of hands on, practical experience using Python for data analysis, modelling, and building production ready solutions, along with experience using other modern data science tools (R, SQL, TensorFlow, PyTorch). Working knowledge or coursework exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), observability concepts, and cloud security fundamentals. Introductory experience or strong interest in AI agent development using at least one framework (e.g., Azure AF, AWS Strands, Google ADK, LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK). Desirable Skills: Interest in or exposure to risk management or AI governance concepts. Exposure to AWS Bedrock and/or Azure Foundry through projects, coursework, or on-the-job experience. Basic familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools for provisioning and managing cloud resources. Familiarity with building no-code/low-code agents using M365. A degree of any level in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics or computer science with classification of 2.1 or higher (or equivalent). Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does not have supervisory duties. Posting date: Friday 17th April 2026 {11.59pm} Skills AI Agents, Business Case Analyses, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL), Waterfall Model Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Read more To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Are you looking for a role where you can take real ownership of features and see your work directly impact users?

Do you enjoy working across the full stack in a modern cloud environment, building products that genuinely help people develop and progress?

We’re working with an ambitious training and development company that is reshaping how organisations deliver learning. As their platform continues to scale, they’re looking to hire an Intermediate Software Engineer with strong Node.js, React, and AWS experience to join their growing engineering team.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a collaborative product-focused team, contributing to a modern learning platform used by organisations across the UK and internationally. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll work across both backend and frontend, delivering high-quality features in a scalable AWS environment.

You’ll have the autonomy to own work end-to-end, while continuing to develop your technical depth and architectural understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js
• Build clean, responsive user interfaces using React
• Deploy, monitor, and optimise applications within AWS
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions
• Write well-structured, testable, and maintainable code
• Collaborate closely with Product and Design to deliver user-focused features
• Continuously improve performance, reliability, and security across the platform

Tech Environment

• Backend: Node.js (Express or similar)
• Frontend: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Cloud: AWS (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS)
• CI/CD & Version Control: Git-based workflows and automated pipelines

What We’re Looking For

• 2-4 years’ commercial software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and API development
• Solid frontend experience with React
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases
• An understanding of testing principles and clean code practices
• A collaborative approach and clear communication skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience in SaaS, platform-based, or EdTech environments
• Exposure to serverless architectures
• Experience with Docker or containerisation
• Awareness of scalability and performance optimisation techniques

Why Apply?

• Join a purpose-led organisation focused on professional growth and learning
• Work in a supportive, forward-thinking engineering team
• Gain exposure to modern cloud architecture at scale
• Clear progression opportunities as the business grows
• Flexible working environment

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

Benefits:
Work From Home

Are you a Front-End Engineer who thrives on crafting seamless user experiences?
Do you want to work with modern frameworks and help shape the future of a fast-growing product team?

My client is seeking a Senior Front-End Engineer with strong expertise in React to join their collaborative engineering team. You’ll play a key role in designing and building scalable, performant interfaces that delight users and support the company’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and maintain high-quality front-end features using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver elegant, user-focused solutions.
• Lead discussions on front-end architecture, performance optimisation, and best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and advocate for their practical adoption where valuable.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and working within modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong appreciation for responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with performance profiling and debugging complex UI applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a problem-solving mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience with or other SSR frameworks.
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries (e.g. Storybook).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional front-end experiences and want to contribute to a product used by thousands of customers, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

Benefits:
Work From Home

Job description.
Data Engineer - Cloud
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Eligibility: UK work authorisation required (no sponsorship available)

We’re hiring a Data Engineer to join a high impact team responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines that power critical analytics and monitoring systems. This is a role at the intersection of data engineering, cloud, and operations, working with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring data is accurate, reliable, and delivered in real time, supporting business critical platforms and decision making processes.

Why join?
* Work on large scale, high-throughput data pipelines
* Exposure to modern AWS cloud and DataOps tooling
* Play a key role in data quality, governance, and reliability
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, data, and business

What you’ll be doing:
* Design, build, and optimise end to end data pipelines
* Implement data validation, quality checks, and monitoring frameworks
* Develop scalable solutions using AWS services and event driven architectures
* Investigate and resolve data issues and anomalies across pipelines
* Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data solutions
* Support data governance, lineage, and compliance standards
* Contribute to automation, testing, and continuous improvement of data workflows

What you’ll bring:
* Strong experience building ETL/ELT pipelines end to end
* Proficiency in Python or Java and SQL
* Hands-on experience with AWS (e.g. S3, Lambda, Glue, Snowflake or similar)
* Experience with tools such as Airflow, dbt, or Spark
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-moving environment
* Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Nice to have:
* Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar)
* Exposure to data governance, lineage, or regulatory environments

Interested?
If you’re a Data Engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable data systems in a cloud-first environment, get in touch with Justin Donaldson for a confidential conversation.

Skills:
Python SQL ETL/ELT AWS Spark CI/CD

Director / VP of DevOps - UK/ROI (Remote)

* Salary: Up to £150k + bonus + benefits

About the Company:

This global technology organisation supports a large portfolio of enterprise software partners, operating a highly distributed, multi-cloud platform at scale.

Following a recent transformation, the business is investing heavily in AI-driven engineering, automation, and platform modernisation, shifting toward a more senior, high-leverage engineering model focused on speed, efficiency, and reliability.

The Role:

This is a critical leadership position responsible for defining and executing the DevOps, Cloud, and Platform Engineering strategy across a complex, high-availability environment.

You will lead globally distributed teams across DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineering, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Crucially, this role requires an AI-first mindset - understanding how AI can transform software delivery, remove bottlenecks, and significantly increase engineering velocity.

Key Responsibilities:

* Define and execute the long-term DevOps and Platform Engineering strategy across multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Lead and develop senior engineers and managers across DevOps, SRE, and Cloud teams
* Drive an automation-first culture, leveraging AI to improve deployment speed, reliability, and efficiency
* Evolve CI/CD pipelines to support high-frequency, high-confidence releases
* Identify and eliminate delivery bottlenecks across DevOps, infrastructure, and release processes
* Build and enhance observability (logs, metrics, tracing) to improve performance, stability, and incident response
* Partner with Engineering, Security, and Product leadership to ensure scalable and secure delivery practices
* Own cloud cost strategy and optimisation across large-scale environments
* Champion developer experience through self-service tooling and streamlined workflows
* Provide clear reporting, KPIs, and risk visibility to executive stakeholders
* Influence engineering culture toward AI-augmented, high-performance teams

Essential Criteria:

* Proven experience leading DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering at Director or VP level
* Strong experience across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) within complex distributed systems
* Deep expertise in CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, containerisation, and modern deployment strategies
* Demonstrated ability to scale and modernise engineering practices across multiple teams
* Strong understanding of observability, reliability engineering, and incident management

AI Mindset (Critical):

* Strong understanding of how AI can transform software delivery and engineering productivity
* Experience applying AI tools (e.g. Copilot or similar) to improve development and DevOps workflows
* Ability to move beyond basic AI usage and think in terms of:

• Automation at scale
• Agent-based workflows
• Managing systems by exception
• * Focus on business impact and efficiency gains, not just tooling

* Excellent stakeholder management across engineering, product, and executive teams
* Experience managing cloud spend and operational budgets

Why Join

* Play a key role in a major AI-driven engineering transformation
* High-impact leadership role with real influence on platform strategy and delivery
* Opportunity to redefine DevOps in an AI-augmented engineering environment
* Work alongside experienced leadership in a globally scaled platform business
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about shaping DevOps strategy in an AI-first organisation, please apply via this link. Alternatively, you can reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.

About Phil Gamble:

Phil Gamble has over 21 years of experience in the Tech recruitment industry, successfully delivering on senior engineering leadership roles across the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalised approach to understanding candidates and supporting their long-term career goals.

Recent LinkedIn Testimonials:

“I cannot recommend Phil and Ocho enough…Phil is a professional who does not treat his candidates as resources…”
“Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with…I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Phil to my friends or colleagues.”
“Phil has helped me find new roles more than once…Phil takes the time to understand what it is I’m looking for…”

Skills:
AI Claude LLM payments

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing global technology company expanding its presence into Belfast and is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join their brand-new R&D site. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a high-impact team at the start of an exciting new chapter in the city’s tech scene.

About the Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll work with large, complex datasets to build machine learning models, predictive analytics, and data-driven solutions that directly influence business decisions. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, analytics, and product teams to design scalable and reliable data pipelines, develop models in production, and drive insights across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or Data Engineering
• Focus on LLMs, GenAI, and real-world AI systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and relevant ML frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data pipelines
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Join

• Be part of a brand-new FDI into Belfast and shape the team from the ground up
• Work on cutting-edge AI and ML projects with global impact
• Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and a supportive, innovative culture
• Opportunity for career growth in a fast-scaling tech company

If you’re passionate about data and excited by the chance to make a real impact in Belfast’s tech ecosystem, we’d love to hear from you.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, Principal IT Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group or click the apply button below.

If this position is not right for you, we have others that are.

Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs or give us a call .

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:
data scientist ML Engineer machine learning AI ML Data senior data scientist

Benefits:
Work From Home

Enso Recruitment are delighted to be once again partnered with one of Northern Irelands most successful software teams who are currently going through a period of rapid growth, to recruit for the role ofSoftware Technical Support Engineer in Belfast.

As Technical Support Engineer, you will be an integral part of both the customer and development teams, working collaboratively in an agile environment to provide first class customer support. You will be the connection between our internal teams and our valued customers, providing insight, technical knowledge, and communication in a professional manner.

The Role

• Create/identify Support SLAs
• Identify Support requirements relating to defined SLAs.
• Become familiar with the operations and deployments of the products.
• Plan and execute on Issue and Support priorities.
• Handle customer Incidents as per the defined processes.
• Design, build, source systems, tools, and processes to meet Support needs.
• Outline and define Support requirements for Delivery and Operations
• Work with agile development processes and take ownership for aspects of Support requirements by putting appropriate methods and tools in place.
• Troubleshoot configuration, environmental and software issues and help identify solutions to restore customer service.
• Work with our support tools in helping triage and address issues raised
• Advocate for additional tooling or processes with a view to optimisation and improvement.

The Skills

• Degree level education in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• 4+ years experience in a support or development environment involving significant DevOps and/or Support responsibilities
• Experienced in at least one of the main cloud technologies AWS, Azure, RedHat, GCP, IBM Cloud
• Experience of building and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Strong working knowledge of Linux
• Experience using Jira Service Management (JSM) to manage incidents, requests, and change processes
• Previous experience of Support tools and Service Desks
• An understanding or experience of high availability, business continuity and disaster recovery solutions in the cloud

The Package

• Salary: £
• Share options
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free Car Parking

To find out more about this opportunity, submit your CV below, or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today!

Skills:
AWS Python CI/CD Linux

About the Role: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced .Net Developer to join an established Belfast Client as they grow a brand-new team.

You’ll play a key role in API Infrastructure, allowing 3rd party integrations and users to interact with a portfolio of popular products, working with a high degree of autonomy and technical ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement RESTful APIs
• Write clean, maintainable code
• Configure CI/CD pipelines and deploy to the Cloud
• Ensure Security compliance

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong Back-end C#/.Net skills
• Experience in RESTful APIs and services
• Experience deploying to Azure or AWS

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £65k plus Bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Flexible Hybrid working with occasional office days

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.

Skills:
c# .net api back end azure aws restful

Benefits:
Work From Home plus bonus

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with Beam as they continue to scale their engineering team, with multiple new opportunities now live.

Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers with a vision to modernise the dental benefits industry through technology. What started with the Beam Brush-an early IoT innovation in healthcare-has grown into a company operating across 40+ states.

Today, Beam is transforming employee benefits through an AI-powered digital platform, combining intelligent underwriting, self-service tools, and human support to simplify a traditionally complex space.

As they continue to scale, AI is at the core of how they build, operate, and innovate.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in software engineering, with exposure to platform, infrastructure, or developer tooling environments
• Ideally experience with React and Ruby, though we’re open to strong full-stack engineers willing to cross-train
• Proven ability to build, improve, or interact with internal platforms that enhance developer experience, scalability, and system reliability
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (ideally AWS), including how to design for performance, availability, and cost efficiency
• Experience working with or contributing to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern DevOps practices
• AI tooling experience is essential, particularly applying AI to improve platform capabilities, reduce manual effort, and optimise engineering workflows

This is a chance to join a business where platform engineering is central to success, and where you’ll have real influence on how systems evolve as the company scales.

If you’re excited by AI, platform thinking, and building systems that empower engineers, this is a role where you can make a meaningful impact.

Why join?

• Highly competitive Salary
• Be part of a post-funding, high-growth scale-up with real market traction.
• Work on core platform engineering with visibility and impact from day one.
• Help establish and shape a brand-new NI hub.
• Remote first organisation - although you need to be based in NI

Skills:
Platform engineer full stack developer software developer fullstack engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home

.Net Software Developers (Mid-Level)

Location: Belfast (Hybrid) | Type: Full-Time | Permanent

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a global market leader in financial services technology that is building one of the largest and most advanced engineering hubs in Belfast. MCS have helped this company hire over 150 people and they are a core delivery hub working on business-critical trading and data platforms used across the globe.

As part of a major technology growth programme, the Belfast office is hiring mid level .NET Software Developers to shape next-generation trading systems and deliver large-scale engineering solutions.

What you’ll do

• Develop, enhance, and maintain complex systems using C# (.NET Core) and SQL
• Build scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Collaborate closely with Architects and QA Engineers to ensure robust, testable, and high-quality delivery
• Take part in architectural discussions and CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and promote engineering best practices

What we’re looking for

• Strong hands-on experience in C# (.NET Core)
• Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (ideally React)
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server or similar databases
• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure
• Agile mindset with experience working in collaborative teams
• Financial services knowledge is beneficial but not essential

Why this opportunity is different

• Impactful engineering: Belfast engineers aren’t just maintaining systems - they own delivery of trading platforms, low-latency pipelines, and global data infrastructure.
• Modern practices: CI/CD, AWS-first, containerised deployments, cross-functional squads, and a brand-new strategic partnership with AWS.
• Career growth: Structured career paths into architecture, leadership, and platform ownership.
• Scale & stability: The speed and autonomy of a modern tech hub with the security of a global business.
• Strategic investment: Following recent acquisitons, Belfast is central to delivering next-generation trading solutions.

What to expect working here

• Hybrid working model - 3 days onsite in Belfast
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• Private healthcare and enhanced pension
• Global exposure - work with teams in London, Paris, New York
• Learning budget, training, and mentorship opportunities
• Inclusive, innovative culture with low attrition

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rain

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

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 sameMCS 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:
c# react software developer software engineer aws full stack developer

Job Description

My client, a global organisation within financial technology and data platforms, is hiring a Senior QA Engineer to join an established team based in Belfast. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality software across complex, data-driven systems in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working options
* Bonus scheme
* Clear career progression
You will be part of a global technology team delivering innovative, high-performance solutions across large-scale platforms. The organisation is focused on building reliable, scalable systems and places a strong emphasis on engineering quality, automation, and continuous improvement.
As a Senior QA Engineer, you will work closely with developers, product owners, and wider teams to drive quality across the full software development lifecycle. You will lead on automation strategy, implement robust testing frameworks, and ensure high standards through a shift-left approach. The role will involve API testing, CI/CD integration, and both functional and non-functional testing across complex systems.

The Person

* 7+ years’ experience in QA / Software Testing, ideally within complex or regulated environments
* Strong experience with test automation tools (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright or similar)
* Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity or similar)
* Proficiency in a programming or scripting language (e.g. Java, JavaScript or similar)
* Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks
* Strong understanding of API testing and integration testing
* Experience with BDD/TDD approaches and frameworks (e.g. Cucumber or similar)
* Experience in non-functional testing (performance, load, stress, security)
* Strong experience working in Agile environments
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable:
* Experience within financial services, trading platforms, or data-heavy systems
* Understanding of distributed systems or microservices architectures
* Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
* Relevant testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB)

For further information on this role, or any other Software Testing / QA opportunities in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact for a confidential discussion.
Vanrath acts as an employment agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks in line with client requirements.

Job Description

My client, a global financial services organisation, is hiring a Data Ops Engineer to join their Technology team. This is a critical role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines that support both trade and communications surveillance systems across a highly regulated environment.

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical data platforms
• Strong career progression within a global organisation

You will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for delivering robust, scalable, and compliant data solutions across structured and unstructured datasets. The role sits at the intersection of data engineering and operations, ensuring data pipelines are reliable, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
As a Data Ops Engineer, you will design, build, and optimise end-to-end data pipelines across multiple data sources including transactional, reference, market, and communications data. You will implement data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data ingestion.
You will work closely with engineering, data, and compliance teams to ensure data governance, lineage, and auditability standards are met. The role also involves building cloud infrastructure, monitoring pipelines, resolving data issues, and supporting surveillance data initiatives including persisting alert data into data lake environments for analytics.

The Role

• Design, build, and maintain scalable end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
• Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and reconciliation processes
• Ensure visibility of data completeness and processing issues
• Identify critical data elements and implement failover and recovery strategies
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CDK)
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data anomalies across pipelines
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements
• Implement data governance, lineage, and auditability frameworks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and security standards
• Optimise performance and cost in collaboration with cloud and infrastructure teams

The Person

• Strong experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Proficiency in Python or Java, and strong SQL skills
• Experience with data pipeline frameworks (e.g. Airflow, dbt, Spark)
• Hands-on experience with AWS ecosystem
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and software engineering best practices
• Experience working in Data Engineering or DataOps roles
• Excellent problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Desirable Experience

• Experience with event-driven and streaming architectures (Kafka, Kinesis)
• Knowledge of market data, trade/order systems, or financial services
• Experience with AWS services such as EKS, Lambda, S3, Glue, DynamoDB, Step Functions
• Familiarity with Terraform or CDK (Infrastructure-as-Code)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Grafana)
• Experience with communications platforms (e.g. enterprise messaging systems)
• Understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with tools such as GitLab, data cataloguing or BI platforms
• Relevant certifications in cloud or DataOps

Version 1 has celebrated over 29 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Were an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do: UK & Ireland’s premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW Were a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, its deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and well invest in you! Job Description We are seeking a skilledData Scientist / Data Engineerto join our team and play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality data solutions. This role combines strong analytical capability with practical engineering skills to build robust data pipelines, develop predictive models, and generate insights that support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across SQL, Python or R, modern cloud platforms, machine learning techniques, and visualisation tools. They will be comfortable working in an agile environment, collaborating across teams, and ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and integrity of data assets. Applicants must be: UK resident without the need for visa sponsorship Based in Belfast, with the ability and willingness to work on-site 23 days per week. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal in the English language Qualifications Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and/or R. Experience with machine learning model development and evaluation. Hands-on experience with ETL tools and SQL development platforms. Working knowledge of cloud environments (Azure, Fabric, AWS). Ability to work with large datasets and apply data quality principles. Ability to present complex insights in a clear and simple manner. Experience working in Agile delivery teams. Database & Cloud Management Experience working with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. Ability to use cloud services across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and AWS to support data pipelines and analytics workloads. Visualisation & Reporting Experience building dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau. Ability to translate analytical findings into compelling visual narratives for stakeholders. Desirable Skills Experience with additional ML interpretability methods (e.g., SHAP, LIME). Knowledge of CI/CD practices for data workflows. Understanding of data governance, lineage, and cataloguing tools. Exposure to modern data platforms or Lakehouse architectures. Personal Attributes Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. Collaborative and confident working with cross-functional teams. Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable learning new tools or technologies. Detail-oriented with a commitment to high data quality. Additional Information Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance. Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme. Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies. Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more. Ekta Bahl - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner #LI-EB1

New Data Engineering Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Driving the Data Revolution

Data engineering is at the heart of the digital economy, transforming raw data into actionable insights, powering analytics, AI systems, and cloud infrastructure. As the UK and global markets continue to invest heavily in data platforms, pipelines, and real-time analytics, demand for skilled data engineers is growing rapidly. For professionals exploring opportunities on , the critical question is: which companies are expanding, hiring, and shaping the future of data-driven business? This article highlights new data engineering employers to watch in 2026, including UK startups, scale-ups, and international firms expanding in the UK.

How Many Data Engineering Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Data Engineering Job?

If youre aiming for a career in data engineering, it can feel like youre staring at a never-ending list of tools and technologies SQL, Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, Redshift, Terraform, Kubernetes, and the list goes on. Scroll job boards and LinkedIn, and its easy to conclude that unless you have experience with every modern tool in the data stack, you wont even get a callback. Heres the honest truth most data engineering hiring managers will quietly agree with: ?? They dont hire you because you know every tool they hire you because you can solve real data problems with the tools you know. Tools matter. But only in service of outcomes. Jobs are won by candidates who know why a technology is used, when to use it, and how to explain their decisions. So how many data engineering tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most job seekers, the answer is far fewer than you think but you do need them in the right combination and order. This article breaks down what employers really expect, which tools are core, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable and employable rather than overwhelmed.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Data Engineering Job Applications (UK Guide)

If youre applying for data engineering jobs in the UK, the first thing to understand is this: Hiring managers dont read every word of your CV. They scan it. They look for signals of relevance, credibility, delivery and collaboration and if they dont see the right signals quickly, your application may never get a second look. In data engineering, hiring managers are especially focused on whether you can build and operate reliable, scalable data systems, handle real-world data challenges and work effectively with analytics, BI, data science and engineering teams. This guide breaks down exactly what they look at first in your application and how to shape your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you stand out.

Job Description

My client, a global professional services organisation and leader in digital transformation, is hiring a Senior Manager (Tech Lead) to join their Technology & Transformation team in London or Belfast.
This is a key leadership position within a high-performing innovation function focused on building cutting-edge, human-centric products for finance and business professionals. You will lead the development of scalable applications while driving rapid prototyping and product innovation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

* Competitive salary + bonus package

* Flexible / hybrid working

* Exposure to global, multi-region projects

* Strong career progression within a global organisation

You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team delivering innovative solutions powered by data, AI, and emerging technologies. This role combines technical leadership, product innovation, and people management, offering the opportunity to shape next-generation tools used by global clients.

The Role

As a Senior Manager / Tech Lead, you will take ownership of a Scrum team, leading the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality applications while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
You will work closely with product owners, designers, and engineers to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions that solve complex business challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and mentoring a high-performing Scrum team, driving delivery and technical excellence
* Designing and implementing scalable, resilient technical solutions
* Acting as Technical Lead for key product areas, ensuring quality, maintainability, and performance
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class user experiences
* Driving rapid prototyping and innovation to reduce time-to-value for users
* Supporting Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stand-ups
* Coaching and developing engineers across all levels

The Person

* Proven experience leading engineering teams in a commercial environment
* Strong ability to break down complex problems into scalable solutions
* Hands-on development background with modern engineering practices
* Experience working with REST APIs and database technologies
* Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Familiarity with testing approaches (TDD / BDD)
* Experience using version control systems (e.g. Git)
* Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

Desirable Experience

* Experience with modern frontend and/or backend technologies (e.g. JavaScript frameworks, Java)
* Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or similar)
* Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
* Experience building and scaling enterprise-grade applications

For further information on this role, or any other Software Development or Technology opportunities, apply via the link or contact for a confidential discussion.

MCS are delighted to be partnering with this innovative tech organisation to build a high-performing engineering function. As they enter the next phase of growth, we’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer with strong .NET and AWS/Azure expertise to lead development on key internal systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others while architecting and delivering enterprise-scale solutions. You’ll work across backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure using AWS CDK in Python.

Ideal for someone who:

• Has proven .NET backend experience, ideally in a regulated or finance environment
• Can lead technical delivery while maintaining code quality and system security
• Enjoys shaping infrastructure and delivery processes with tools like AWS and CI/CD platforms

This is a great opportunity to influence high-level design decisions and guide a team in a business committed to engineering excellence.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a truly global business operating at the intersection of financial markets and cutting-edge tech. You’ll gain access to a collaborative environment with clear progression pathways, regular mentoring, and meaningful, large-scale engineering challenges.

• Hybrid working in Belfast
• Pension & private health care
• Company with unparalleled growth
• Strong culture of inclusivity and innovation

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact matthew rainey at m.rain

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

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 sameMCS 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:
c# python aws .net principal developer engineer

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly scaling cloud and data engineering consultancy as they build out a new engineering function in Belfast. This organisation delivers mission-critical platforms across cloud, data, AI, and event-driven systems, working closely with enterprise and high-growth clients to build scalable, production-grade solutions.

Due to a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are seeking talented Software Engineers who can operate across a variety of modern tech stacks and contribute to multiple high-impact engagements.

The Role

This is a highly technical, hands-on engineering role suited to developers who enjoy variety and solving complex problems across different domains. You will have the opportunity to work across several greenfield and scaling projects, including:

• Modern full-stack platforms (React, TypeScript, GraphQL, NestJS)
• Event-driven systems leveraging cloud-native architectures
• Data and AI-driven solutions using GCP and advanced data tooling
• Backend and microservices environments using Java, Python, and Node.js

You’ll be building scalable systems end-to-end, contributing to architecture, and working closely with both internal teams and external clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building scalable, high-performance applications across backend and full-stack environments
• Developing APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Working across cloud-native infrastructure (primarily GCP) including serverless and containerised environments
• Contributing to data pipelines, integrations, and AI-enabled features
• Collaborating on system design and architectural decisions
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Working closely with clients to deliver robust, production-ready solutions

What You’ll Need

• Strong commercial experience in software development (Java, Python, TypeScript, or JavaScript)
• Experience with modern frameworks (e.g. React, Node.js/NestJS, Spring, etc.)
• Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience working with SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
• A flexible mindset and ability to work across multiple tech stacks and projects

Nice to Have

• Experience with event-driven architecture (Pub/Sub, Kafka, etc.)
• Exposure to data/AI tooling or data pipelines
• Experience with GraphQL and modern frontend tooling ( Vite)
• Knowledge of observability tools (e.g. OpenTelemetry)

What’s in it for You

• Work across diverse, cutting-edge projects spanning cloud, data, AI, and full-stack engineering
• Strong exposure to modern GCP-based architectures and tooling
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and architecture
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A collaborative, engineering-led culture with real ownership and growth opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile software engineer who enjoys working across different technologies and wants to be part of a high-growth consultancy delivering complex, real-world systems.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rain

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

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 sameMCS 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:
java spring springboot kafka react API’s

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + benefits + equity

The Opportunity

Join a fast-growing engineering team building scalable, cloud-native systems in a high-impact environment, with a strong focus on AWS and modern distributed architecture.

The Role

• Design, build and scale backend services within a cloud-native AWS environment
• Develop and maintain distributed systems handling high volumes of data and transactions
• Own features end-to-end, from initial design through to deployment and production monitoring
• Improve system performance, scalability and reliability across core services
• Work closely with DevOps, frontend and product teams to deliver robust solutions
• Contribute to architectural decisions and best engineering practices

Tech

AWS * Kubernetes * Docker * Microservices * CI/CD

Requirements

• Commercial experience building backend systems in languages such as Go, Java, Python or C#
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based architectures
• Experience working on scalable, high-performance or data-intensive systems
• Solid understanding of microservices and distributed system design
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices

Why Apply

• Work with modern cloud and infrastructure technologies
• High-impact role in a growing engineering team
• Clear progression and learning opportunities

For more information on this opportunity, feel free to connect for a confidential chat today.

Connect with Chanel Gillen on LinkedIn

Skills:
AWS * Kubernetes * Docker * Microservices * CI/CD

Benefits:
Work From Home

Technical Lead - Digital & Technology Consulting

A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries.

What youll be doing as a Technical Lead:

• Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions
• Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting
• Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices
• Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle

What they are looking for in a Technical Lead:

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer
• Strong software engineering and system design background
• Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET
• Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban)
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Whats on offer:

• Flexible working with autonomy over schedule
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus buy options
• Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Purpose-led work with clear career progression

Ok I’m in what’s next?

Apply now with your latest CV.

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.

Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?

Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don’t have a degree we definitely want to hear from you!

Why choose CTA?

We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our academy pays a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before finding the ideal client project for you to work on using the skills you’ve gained.

About the role

It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You’ll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging!

After the training period you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you’ll be working as part of a global consultancy’s specialist team who are involved in the end-to-end design and implementation of solutions that the business and technology teams use to manage work, products and programmes!

After a period of training you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with one or more of our clients as a Test & Quality Engineer. While doing this you’ll get continued support from us and the client you work with.

What does our Academy offer?

• A route into the industry as a qualified Test & Quality Engineer
• A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities within the first years of employment
• Training in a range of technologies and tools vital in the tech industry - Agile / Scrum, databases, SQL, websites, Web Services / APIs, programming, software testing, test automation
• A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants
• Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including ISTQB, AWS, Azure, Scrum and more

About you

• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
• A strong work ethic - you’re up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it
• Loves working in teams
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills, both personally and as part of a team
• You have a degree, but it doesn’t have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree
• You don’t have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you’ve been doing some upskilling in technology recently

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• 5% matched employer pension contributions.
• Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - Connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension, and more!
• Virtual GP and Online Prescriptions - Say goodbye to long NHS wait times! (Your partners/kids can also access this).
• Employee Assistance Programming - Including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the purchase across 12 months.
• Retail discounts - Save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas, and restaurants.
  and more!

What Happens Next?
Apply - Submit your most recent CV below.
Short Video Interview - We’ll invite you to a 30-minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency-based questions on problem-solving and time management.
Technical Aptitude test - You’ll be sent a short, online technical aptitude test.
In-Person Assessment Centre - It’s your time to shine! Successful candidates will be invited to our in-person assessment centre with the client. This assessment will take approximately 2 hours.
Offer - Both happy things are a good fit? We’ll offer you a place and send you joining instructions with course details, start date, and other important information.

Timelines
1st Stage Interviews - will commence across late March and early April
In-Person Assessment Centre - w/c 20th April 2026
Role start: approx. 11th May 2026
Please note these dates are subject to change

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join a growing Tech Academy & Consulting business who put you the employee first!