The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

Join TP ICAP as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in building business-critical software solutions for our internal broking division and external clients. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team working in an Agile environment, driving innovation from design through to deployment. This is an opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor others, and deliver solutions that shape the future of financial markets.

We value continuous improvement, experimentation, and knowledge sharing. You’ll work in a self-organising, cross-functional team with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and cloud-native architecture.

At TP ICAP, you’ll work on cutting-edge technology that underpins global financial markets. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Solution Architects and Principal Engineers to design and implement solutions aligned with our IT strategy and vision.
• Take ownership of engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, scalability, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement by exploring new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Communicate progress effectively, proactively raising impediments to minimise delivery risks.

Experience & Competencies

Essential

• Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining distributed, event-driven, cloud-native systems.
• Expertise in modern .NET technologies (.NET Framework and .NET Core) using C#.
• Strong experience in API design and development (REST, GraphQL).
• Solid understanding of relational database design and optimisation (MSSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full SDLC, with proactive involvement across design, development, QA, and post-release support.
• Ability to balance pragmatism with innovation, delivering high-quality solutions under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to validate approaches through POCs.
• Experience building automated testing solutions for complex systems.

Desired

• Proficiency in WPF application development.
• Exposure to financial/trading platforms and understanding of financial markets.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol and FIX message handling.
• Experience with AWS services, serverless architecture, and microservices.
• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, or React.
• Understanding of TDD, BDD, or similar testing methodologies.

Band & Level

• Manager / 6

#NIJobs

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don’t hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location
UK - City Quays - Belfast

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 Continue to Application below.

Staff Software Engineer | .NET, AWS | Belfast (Hybrid 3 Days)

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent

About the Opportunity:

This role sits within a high-scale payments engineering environment responsible for processing large volumes of real-time transactions. Systems are built for performance, resilience, and continuous availability.

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate as a technical leader within the team, driving delivery across complex systems while mentoring engineers and shaping engineering standards.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and .NET
• Provide technical leadership across a team of engineers at varying levels
• Contribute to architecture decisions across high-throughput, distributed systems
• Design and build secure, resilient services aligned to industry standards
• Guide teams on best practices across coding, testing, and system design
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support release and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
• Provide accurate estimates across projects and technical initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product roadmap features
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing

What Youll Bring:

• 6+ years commercial software engineering experience
• Strong experience with C# and .NET in backend environments
• Experience building scalable web services and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience with automated testing approaches
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or Lean environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience working within payments or regulated environments
• Understanding of PCI or security-focused development practices
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as HTML and CSS

Why Join:

• Work on high-scale, real-time systems with real-world impact
• Opportunity to step into a true technical leadership role
• Strong engineering culture with focus on quality and ownership
• Flexible working model with hybrid options
• Clear progression within a growing engineering function

If you’re interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.

Skills:
.Net AWS Sql Server CICD

Benefits:
WFH Allowance Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care

Are you a Senior Backend Engineer who specialises in either Java or Go and enjoys building high-performance, security-focused systems at scale?

My client is a fast-growing organisation in the cybersecurity space, developing advanced platforms to detect, prevent, and respond to modern threats in real time. They are looking for a Senior Engineer with deep expertise in either Java or Go to join a high-impact backend team.

The Role

This role is focused on building and scaling core backend services that underpin security-critical applications. You will work on highly concurrent, distributed systems where performance, resilience, and security are paramount.

Whether your strength is in Java (Spring, JVM ecosystem) or Go (Golang, high-concurrency services), you will have the opportunity to work within a team that values clean design, efficiency, and engineering excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building scalable backend services using Java or Go
• Developing high-throughput, low-latency systems in a distributed environment
• Working on real-time data pipelines and event-driven architectures
• Contributing to system design, architecture, and performance optimisation
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborating with security and infrastructure teams to build robust, secure systems
• Mentoring engineers and contributing to best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience in either Java or Go (Golang)

• Deep understanding of backend engineering principles and system design

• Experience building distributed systems at scale

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Concurrency and performance optimisation
  • APIs (REST/gRPC)
  • Microservices architecture

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience in cybersecurity, fintech, or other high-security environments is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with low-latency or real-time processing systems
• Knowledge of security protocols, encryption, or threat detection systems
• Experience with Kafka or other streaming technologies
• Exposure to DevSecOps or secure development practices

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge cybersecurity products with real-world impact
• Join a strong, engineering-led team with a focus on quality and performance
• Opportunity to shape system architecture and technical direction
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible or remote working options

Interested?

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

Benefits:
Work From Home

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

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.

?? A chance to join a growing insurtech disruptor at a pivotal moment, working on AI-driven innovation and scaling a platform that’s set to transform a $100B+ market

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:
platform engineer software developer software engineer fullstack engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 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

Were recruiting a Senior Delivery Manager to join our growing public sector consultancy on a permanent basis, leading the delivery of complex digital and technology-enabled change.

Youll work in partnership with public sector clients to deliver outcomes that improve public services. Applying agile and lean delivery approaches pragmatically , youll balance pace and innovation with governance, assurance, and value for money, while supporting teams and clients through sustainable, long-term change.

Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for the successful delivery of one or more complex projects or workstreams in public sector environments.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, translating strategic objectives and policy intent into clear, achievable delivery plans.
Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring delivery remains on track.
Lead, support, and develop multidisciplinary teams, creating a positive, inclusive culture and effective ways of working.
Apply agile and lean delivery practices flexibly, adapting your approach to suit different organisational contexts and levels of maturity.
Manage delivery within agreed governance, commercial, and contractual frameworks.
Coach and mentor other Delivery Managers and actively contribute to our delivery management community of practice.

Qualifications

Well assess the following skills during the application process:

• Relationship management: Strong emotional intelligence with experience building trusted relationships, managing expectations, and resolving conflict across diverse teams and stakeholders.

  Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience facilitating effective discussions, navigating difficult conversations, and communicating sensitive messages constructively.
  Planning and execution: Proven experience shaping and delivering collaborative delivery plans, assessing feasibility, managing risks and dependencies, and adapting plans as learning evolves.
  Leadership: A role-model for servant leadership, able to adapt leadership style to team needs and create an empowering, inclusive working environment.
  Commercial acumen: Experience working within contractual frameworks, managing budgets, and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
  Adaptability: Ability to tailor delivery and leadership approaches to suit differing client contexts and team needs.
  Agile expertise: Broad experience applying agile frameworks and methods pragmatically across service or software delivery.
  Public sector experience: Experience working in public sector or similarly regulated environments.

Nice to have

• Experience in product management, service design, development, or another related discipline.

Please note: This role is only open to candidates based in Northern Ireland. Travel requirements are 2 days per week in Belfast.

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.

#LI-EB1

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Software Real Time & Embedded Engineering

PROFILE:

You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field

You enjoy working within a DevOps/Agile/Scrum team and being plunged into a challenging environment requiring reactivity and resourcefulness

You want to evolve in a “real time” environment with interactions between “low level” technical aspects, close to the hardware, and ensure that the high level functionality expected by the solution is maintained

You are willing to work on small or big devices such as Radar, embedded calculator equipment, Smartcards and Wearables, dedicated for the Telecommunications and IOT businesses, mobile…

COMPETENCIES:

You know how to develop on embedded OS Software such as Linux, VxWorks, FastOS Linux

You are experienced in embedded software development such as [C or C++ and VB., NET., ADA, Assembly programming]

You are familiar with the use of tools and equipment involved in programming performance (including measuring instruments)

You master the development/adaptation of simulation tools and means necessary to carry out integration/testing activities on platform

You are experienced in embedded system and application design and configuration (both wayside and onboard) and relevant communication protocols and interfaces such as [DDS, ARINC…]

You have substantial knowledge of:

Building a strategy based on your understanding of the business issues involving data processes

Mathematics and statistics

Data technologies

You are able to take into account customer needs

You have working experience/knowledge with cloud provider like AWS or GCP

You have experience with automated deployment and associated technologies (Helm/Yaml/Ansible/Docker)

You are familiar with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

As a Software Real Time & Embedded Engineering Role within Thales, you will:

Design, implement and test features with scalability, performance, deployment or operation and end-user experience in mind

Apply coding/implementation best practices to produce elegant, high quality and reusable code

Implement and follow security best practices for web applications

Collaborate with other developers to share knowledge and improve overall product/solution

Keep up-to-date with latest technologies evolution and frameworks

Interact with UX team to implement and verify user experience concepts

Follow the agile methodology used for the project. This includes creation of user stories and corresponding tasks to help create a robust system based on user-centric design

Regularly archive source code into the source code repository for projects

Participate in issue investigation and deployment of applications and new releases in testing/integration environment as needed

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas:

Room and attention to personal development

Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution

Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path

Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (

In line with Thales’ Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

Great journeys start here, apply now!

Senior IT Internal Auditor
Belfast, Northern Ireland (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced IT auditor who thrives on precision, quality, and continuous improvement? Ready to play a key role in shaping how audit evolves through automation and smarter tools? Join our collaborative Internal Audit team in Belfast and help us raise the bar.

About the Role

As a Senior IT Internal Auditor, you’ll lead the execution of IT SOX testing with rigor and efficiency while building strong partnerships across IT and Finance. Beyond core assurance work, you’ll have the opportunity to modernise audit processes through analytics, automation, and AI-assisted techniques.

This is a high-impact role for someone who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and a proactive mindset.

What You’ll Do

Primary Focus: IT SOX Execution

• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to coordinate PBC requests, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering.
• Perform and document testing of control design and operating effectiveness across ITGCs (access, change, operations) and relevant automated/application controls.
• Deliver high-quality workpapers with clear objectives, procedures, results, and conclusions-ready for review and external auditor reliance.
• Track control deficiencies, test remediation actions, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.

Additional Focus: Assurance, Advisory & Innovation

• Pilot analytics, automation, and AI-assisted testing approaches to enhance efficiency and insight.
• Support selected IT advisory engagements such as pre-implementation reviews, system configuration assessments, cyber-related reviews, and data migration oversight.
• Contribute to evolving audit methodology and share reusable tools and insights with the wider team.

? What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• 3-5+ years’ IT audit/assurance experience, including hands-on SOX testing.
• Strong understanding of ITGCs, application controls, and evidence standards.
• Exceptional documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines confidently.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across IT and Finance.
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new systems and tools.

Desirable:

• Professional certifications (CISA, CIA, ACA/ACCA) or active progression toward qualification.
• ERP/cloud platform exposure (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Azure, AWS).
• Experience developing simple scripts, queries, or repeatable analytics.
• AuditBoard experience is a plus.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or .

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.

Skills:
IT Auditor IT Audit SOX Infosec Auditor Information Security

Benefits:
Hybrid Progression Bonus

Software Engineer

Northern Ireland| Full time

We are working with a high growth digital asset firm operating at the intersection of institutional finance and crypto markets. This is a business that has successfully navigated multiple market cycles and continues to build trusted, long term partnerships across trading, risk and treasury functions.

They are now looking to add a Software Engineer who wants to work on meaningful, production grade systems in a fast moving but disciplined environment.

The opportunity

This role sits at the core of a technology function building enterprise scale systems that directly support trading, operations and risk teams. You will work on platforms that demand reliability, performance and resilience, where software quality genuinely matters.

You will be involved in system design and architecture, as well as the hands on delivery of tools, reports and data feeds that enable the business to operate effectively. This is not a feature factory role. Engineers here are trusted to think, challenge and improve how systems are built and maintained.

You will work closely with front office stakeholders and senior leaders, gaining real exposure to how technology underpins decision making in a complex financial environment.

What you will be doing

• Designing and building enterprise level software systems
• Developing internal tools, reporting and data feeds for trading, operations and risk teams
• Taking ownership of software quality, efficiency, cost and operational resilience
• Contributing to cross company technology initiatives as the business evolves
• Partnering closely with senior stakeholders to ensure systems are fit for purpose and well maintained

What we are looking for

• At least two years’ experience in a commercial software engineering role ( Java preferably, C++ skills will also be considered )
• Strong foundations in computer science or a related discipline
• A degree at bachelor’s or postgraduate level from a well regarded university
• Experience working in environments where reliability and quality are critical
• AWS experience or certification is a strong advantage

The environment

This is a close knit, high trust engineering culture where good ideas are listened to and impact is visible. Engineers are given real autonomy and judged on substance rather than process for the sake of it.

You will have the opportunity to influence how systems are built, not just implement decisions made elsewhere. The business is committed to long term development, supporting engineers to grow technically and professionally as the company scales.

Flexible working is supported, and the culture is collaborative, informal and focused on outcomes. For more information on this role, feel free to reach out to Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIn. These roles will close out quickly, feel free to apply if you are already in another process.

Skills:
Java Microservices AWS

Benefits:
Bonus

Software Engineer

Northern Ireland | Full-time | Permanent

We’re partnering with a high-growth digital asset firm operating at the intersection of institutional finance and crypto markets - a company that has weathered multiple market cycles, built credibility in a volatile industry, and continues to establish long-term partnerships across trading, risk, and treasury. This is a business where engineering is core to survival, not an afterthought.

They are now looking for a Software Engineer who wants to work on meaningful, production-grade systems in a fast-moving but disciplined engineering culture.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of a technology function responsible for building enterprise-grade systems that directly support trading desks, operational teams, and risk functions. The software you build will underpin real financial decision-making, where reliability, precision, and robustness are essential.

You’ll contribute to system architecture, data flow design, and the hands-on implementation of tools, reporting pipelines, and operational services. This is not a feature-factory environment - engineers here are encouraged to challenge assumptions, rethink approaches, and drive continuous improvement across the stack.

You’ll work closely with front-office stakeholders and senior leaders, gaining real visibility into how technology influences strategy in a sophisticated financial landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and building enterprise-level software systems used across trading, operations, and risk
• Developing internal tools, reporting capabilities, and data feeds that improve transparency and decision-making
• Owning software quality, efficiency, performance, and operational resilience
• Contributing to cross-company engineering initiatives as the organisation scales
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure systems remain reliable, well-maintained, and fit for purpose

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of commercial software engineering experience (Java preferred; C++ also considered)
• Solid grounding in computer science or related technical discipline
• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree from a well-regarded university
• Experience building systems where reliability and quality are critical
• AWS experience or certification is a strong advantage
• A thoughtful engineering approach focused on clarity, quality, and maintainability

The Environment

You’ll join a close-knit, high-trust engineering team where good ideas are heard, impact is visible, and substance matters more than ceremony. Engineers are empowered to shape how systems evolve, not simply execute decisions made elsewhere.

The company is committed to long-term career development, offering opportunities to deepen technical skills, broaden domain knowledge, and influence architectural decisions as the organisation grows.

Flexible working is supported, and the culture is collaborative, informal, and focused on high-quality outcomes.

For more information or to discuss this role confidentially, feel free to reach out to Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIn.
These positions tend to move quickly - early interest is encouraged even if you’re exploring multiple opportunities.

Skills:
Java Microservices AWS

Benefits:
Bonus

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Location: UK Remote
Engagement: Permanent
Interview Process: Single stage technical interview

The Opportunity

At OCHO, we build teams for organisations where engineering quality is taken seriously.

This role sits within a high performing product group building large scale operational software used daily by thousands of field based users. The engineering challenges here are real. Scale, reliability, data flow, and user experience all matter. The team moves quickly, values autonomy, and relies on senior engineers who can bring technical maturity from early product thinking through to delivery.

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer who can own solutions end to end. Someone who thinks beyond individual tickets and understands how backend services, frontend experiences, and product decisions come together to create scalable software.

This is not a surface level full stack role. To succeed here, you will have delivered meaningful functionality across both backend and frontend, owned architectural decisions, and worked closely with Product to shape the right technical approach.

What You Will Be Doing

• Partner with product teams from ideation through to delivery, shaping solution design and technical direction.
• Design and build substantial backend features that underpin complex, large scale field operations.
• Deliver high quality React based user experiences that are performant, intuitive, and reliable.
• Lead discussions around system design, data flow, and architectural trade offs.
• Write clean, maintainable code supported by meaningful automated tests.
• Drive continuous improvement across code quality, patterns, and engineering practices.
• Mentor other engineers and help raise technical standards across the team.

What You Will Bring

• A proven track record delivering complex features across both backend and frontend.
• Strong professional experience with React including component architecture and state management.
• Solid backend engineering experience using a modern language and framework.
• Experience shaping system design and architectural decisions, not just implementing requirements.
• Comfort working in distributed, service oriented, or event driven systems.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, API design, and performance considerations.
• A mindset oriented towards ownership, product thinking, and improving engineering culture.

Why This Role

You will work in an environment that values initiative, technical leadership, and thoughtful engineering. Your input will matter. Your decisions will have visible impact. And full stack genuinely means full stack.

The interview process is intentionally simple. A single technical interview focused on system design, code reasoning, and problem solving. Clear, fair, and efficient.

Interested

To discuss this role in more detail or explore whether it is the right fit, reach out directly to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn.

Skills:
JavaScript AWS TypeScript Python Go Java

Benefits:
Options

Staff Software Engineer (Java)

The Opportunity

Our client is a US-based software provider serving major Academic and Sporting organisations - institutions where technology underpins daily operations at massive scale. Their systems demand absolute correctness, long-term reliability, and architectures that evolve gracefully over time.

This is a remote-first environment with a Belfast engineering hub available for meetups, collaboration, and team events.

They are now seeking a Staff Software Engineer to act as a senior technical leader across a core product area. This is a high-impact role with a deep backend focus, centred around Java-based distributed systems. You will influence architecture across multiple teams, remove delivery blockers, guide large-scale technical decisions, and embed enduring engineering standards.

Success in this role is measured not by volume of output, but by long-lasting architectural clarity, improved system health, sustainable engineering practices, and stronger cross-team alignment. You’ll report to an Engineering Manager and work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What You Will Do

• Operate as a Staff-level technical leader across a complex, multi-service product ecosystem
• Shape backend architecture and system-level designs across Java and Spring-based services
• Lead high-impact engineering initiatives focused on scalability, performance, and operational resilience
• Act as a trusted authority for complex technical decisions and domain-wide challenges
• Partner with Product to translate workflows and requirements into robust distributed systems
• Collaborate with Platform, DevOps, and Reliability functions to strengthen observability and operational maturity
• Reduce legacy complexity by addressing architectural gaps, bottlenecks, and technical debt
• Raise engineering standards through pairing, design reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing

What You Will Bring

Must-haves

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in Java and the Spring ecosystem
• Strong backend engineering background with solid experience in relational databases (ideally PostgreSQL)
• Experience navigating complex or legacy domains where architecture is continuously evolving
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across teams or product areas
• Ownership mindset across design, implementation, and operational support
• Comfortable collaborating across Product, Platform, SRE, Support, and Engineering leadership
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust and alignment
• Pragmatic decision-maker balancing speed, quality, and long-term system health

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Angular or modern JavaScript frameworks
• Background working with data-heavy systems, analytics, or performance-critical workloads
• Familiarity with AWS, DevOps tooling, or SRE practices
• Exposure to regulated, compliance-driven, or operationally complex products

Who Thrives in This Role

You’re a Staff Engineer who leads through influence, not authority - someone who can dive into complex systems, ask the hard questions, and emerge with a clearer, healthier architecture.

You enjoy operating in ambiguity, especially in mature or post-acquisition environments where systems require thoughtful, incremental evolution. You care deeply about sustainability, reliability, and building platforms that will still make sense years from now.

You balance humility with high standards, think beyond immediate delivery, and take pride in designing systems that are scalable, maintainable, and genuinely impactful for end users.

Why Work With OCHO?

OCHO represents the largest portfolio of technology roles of any tech recruitment firm in Northern Ireland. If this particular opportunity isn’t quite the right fit, I’m always happy to grab a coffee and talk through the Northern Ireland tech landscape and opportunities in 2026.

For more information or a confidential discussion, feel free to reach out to Ryan Quinn directly on LinkedIn.

Skills:
Java Microservices AWS Event-driven

Benefits:
Work From Home Bonus

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Location: Lisburn (Full Remote or Hybrid across NI)
Salary: Up to £95,000 + 15% Bonus

As climate change reshapes global priorities, this organisation has made sustainability its focus.

Our client is a fast-growing GreenTech scale-up operating as part of a well-established and financially secure group. Youll get the pace and influence of a start-up environment, backed by the stability and long-term vision of a larger parent organisation.

They design and deliver a patented, cloud-based Centralised Data Platform that connects IoT devices across large retail estates. Their technology enables major retail brands to reduce energy consumption, cut carbon emissions, and unlock value from previously unused data streams.

This is genuine Tech-for-Good, building scalable software that has measurable environmental impact.

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, youll play a key role in building and evolving a multi-cloud, multi-region IoT platform used at enterprise scale.

Youll contribute across the full technology stack designing robust backend services, developing intuitive front-end applications, and helping shape the overall architecture of a highly scalable cloud platform.

This is more than a hands-on coding role. Youll influence engineering standards, DevSecOps practices, platform scalability, and technical direction within a 24/7 cloud environment.

Its an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and the chance to help shape a product during a strong growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy and enhance full stack enterprise applications
• Build scalable backend services (primarily Java-based) powering IoT data platforms
• Develop modern, responsive front-end interfaces for real-time monitoring and analytics
• Contribute to the architecture of a global multi-cloud / multi-region platform
• Influence engineering best practices and SDLC improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Data and DevOps
• Support CI/CD pipelines and modern automated testing approaches
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Deliver non-functional enterprise requirements (performance, security, scalability, resilience)

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree or equivalent commercial experience
• 5+ years experience in full stack development
• Strong backend experience with Java
• Experience building modern front-end applications (e.g. React, Angular or similar frameworks)
• Strong understanding of scalable, cloud-based architectures
• Experience working within agile, DevSecOps environments
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, production-grade code

Desirable Experience

• Multi-threaded applications and Spring framework
• IoT platforms or real-time data processing systems
• Cloud-native development (AWS, Azure or similar)
• CI/CD and containerisation tools (Jenkins, Argo, Kubernetes)
• Enterprise security and compliance standards
• Atlassian tooling (JIRA, Confluence)

The Package & Benefits

• Up to £95,000 base salary
• 15% annual bonus (team achieved full 15% last year)
• Fully flexible remote working across Northern Ireland
• Hybrid option available if preferred
• 5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Gym flex membership
• Increasing annual leave with tenure
• Private medical at senior levels
• Clear progression opportunities as the company scales

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Screening call
• Stage 2: Take-home technical challenge (1 week to complete)
• Stage 3: On-site final interview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a scaling GreenTech organisation at a pivotal stage where you can shape technical direction, accelerate your career, and build technology that delivers meaningful environmental impact.

If youd like further details, feel free to reach out.

Skills:
Java spring Javascript react aws

Benefits:
Work From Home

Company Description

Version 1 are a true global leader in business transformation. For nearly three decades, we have been strategically partnering with customers to go beyond expectations through the power of cutting-edge technology and expert teams. Our deep expertise in cloud, data and AI, application modernisation, and service delivery management has redefined businesses globally, helping shape the future for large public sector organisations and major global, private brands.

We put users and user-centric design at the heart of everything we do, enabling our customers to exceed expectations for their customers. Our approach is underpinned by the Version 1 Strength in Balance model a balanced focus across our customers, our people and a strong organisation. This model is guided by core values that are embedded in every aspect of what we do.

Our customers need for transformation is our driving force. We enable them to accelerate their journey to their digital future with our deep expertise and innovative approach. Our global technology partners Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, and Snowflake help us tackle any challenge by leveraging a technology-driven approach. Our people unlock our potential. They immerse themselves into the world of our customers to truly understand the unique challenges they face.

Our teams, made up of highly skilled, passionate individuals, act with agility and integrity. We continually invest in their development and foster a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. This is a reflection of our Strength in Balance model, which emphasises a balanced focus on our customers, our people, and a strong organisation.

Through our comprehensive range of Managed Service offerings, we take ownership of the tasks that distract Customers from what really matters; driving their business objectives and strategic initiatives. We enable them to save time, and reduce costs and risk, by continually improving your technology estates, ensuring they drive value for their business.

Go beyond simply keeping the lights on and embrace the potential of our ASPIRE Managed Services that place AI, continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything we do. From operational maintenance through to optimisation, we are trusted managed service experts with a sustainable, value-led approach and a wealth of industry sector expertise and experience.

Job Description

Onsite role, Belfast, UK
Full time position - 12-hour shifts with digital handovers to next shift. Routine is four shifts of days, four off, four of nights, four off, then repeat. Early shift: GMT 08:00hrs to 20:00hrs. Late shift: GMT 20:00hrs to 08:00hrs. Early shifts in the local office. Late shifts work from home.
Shift Allowance -10% on top of base salary
Department: ASPIRE Managed Services
Practice: Services Reliability Group
Vetting Requirements: SC Clearance/CTC Clearance level is mandatory.

Role Summary

Our ASPIRE Global Service Centre is the central hub of our Service Management operations. Beyond a traditional Service Desk, it stands as the central authority and shared service delivery hub, orchestrating all operational workflows, processes, procedures, and tooling. Its a core delivery component of the Version 1 ASPIRE Managed Services offering that places AI, continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything Version 1 does. With a focus on supporting self-service and automation, we utilise the best digital capabilities of the ServiceNow ITSM tooling product to provide the very best experience to our customers.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Level 1/Level 2 IT Service Desk Analyst

As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you are the first point of contact for technical support within the organization. Your role is to provide timely and professional assistance to resolve IT-related issues, helping your colleagues and our customers stay productive and meet their objectives. You take pride in delivering excellent customer service, applying your technical expertise, and ensuring a reliable IT infrastructure. Whether handling first-level queries or escalating more complex challenges or performing maintenance activities, you are committed to maintaining a smooth and efficient IT environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and resolving complex technical issues within our Azure, AWS, Microsoft Office, and Windows service environments. This role demands a strong understanding of cloud technologies, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide exceptional support to our clients.

SC Clearance/CTC Clearance level is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for technical support via phone, email, or chat.

Log and manage incidents, service requests, and queries in the ticketing system.
Perform initial triage, diagnosis and troubleshooting for IT issues, including hardware, software, and network problems.
Escalate unresolved issues to higher support levels or specialized teams as needed.
Provide support for user account management, such as password resets and access requests.
Ensure timely resolution of incidents in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and troubleshooting steps.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the IT knowledge base.
Deliver excellent customer service and build strong relationships with end-users.
Monitor system performance and identify potential issues proactively.
Collaborate with other IT teams to address complex or recurring problems.
Participate in IT projects, such as system upgrades or deployments, when required.
Conduct routine health checks of systems, applications, and networks to ensure optimal performance.
Perform scheduled maintenance, such as software updates, patch installations, and backups.
Monitor and manage system alerts to address potential issues before they escalate.
Review and refine service desk documentation and processes regularly for efficiency and accuracy.
Test business continuity measures, including disaster recovery plans, to ensure readiness.
Collaborate with other IT team members to ensure timely resolution of issues and continuous improvement of service delivery.
Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with IT trends and technologies.
Flexibility to work in a rotating shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Skills, Education & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in IT support

Experience in a service desk support role.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience with service desk management tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices; ITIL v4 certification preferred.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
Strategic thinking and decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Adaptability to evolving technologies and processes.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Support.
Knowledge of AWS and Azure fundamentals.
Proficiency in Active Directory and Group Policy Support
Technical proficiency in Windows Server and Linux (preferable) operating systems.

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 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.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 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

As a Senior .NET Developer, you will be part of a cross-functional Scrum Team, collaborating closely in an Agile environment. Youll contribute to key technology decisions and build maintainable, scalable solutions for our clients. This role offers the opportunity to grow your skills and become a well-rounded developer.

You will develop software using C#/.NET on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, adhering to best practices and contributing to their continuous improvement. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, learning, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C#/.NET and Azure services.

Build and consume RESTful APIs.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation.
Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Collaborate within a Scrum Team and contribute to Agile ceremonies.
Work with GIS technologies, particularly the ESRI SDK and ArcGIS suite, to integrate spatial data and mapping capabilities into applications.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• Strong experience with .NET/C#/MVC and SOLID principles.

Proven experience developing REST-based APIs.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation tools and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Azure and familiarity with Azure services.
Experience writing unit and integration tests.
Prior experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
GIS experience, ideally with ESRI SDK and the ArcGIS suite , including integration of spatial data and map-based functionalities.

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

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Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 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, and 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

3400+ 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

The ideal candidate is someone who has a track record of high-quality delivery, combined with a keen appetite for all aspects of software development.

You will have the opportunities to recommend and champion the use of new technologies whether for direct use in products or in supporting the development lifecycle. You should be hands-on, able to contribute individually, and should have experience within a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Experience working closely with key stakeholders across the engineering team, including Architects, Product Owners, and UX designers understanding and demonstrating how written requirements translate into a technical solution

Develop interfaces for applications and develop high quality, efficient, reusable code and libraries for future use
Follow the agile development methodologies and practices
Exchange information and ideas with the team, evolve and model the new user-facing features
Constantly improve the products, through feedback and input on the product pipeline and roadmap.

Qualifications

5+ Years Front End Development experience working with React
Strong TypeScript experience
Experience in designing and developing UI software components and related functions
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Mentoring and supporting team
Input within a team in respect to coding standards, architecture, and continuous integration
Excellent problem solving and communication skills both written and verbal
Azure knowledge or experience desirable but not essential
Financial Services domain experience desirable but not essential

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.

Prinacple Full stack

Remote (Anywhere in NI)

Excellent Salary bonus and package

Join a pioneering leader in sustainable energy management, recognised globally for their innovative IoT solutions. This award-winning, cloud-based IoT technology provider is redefining smart automation across industries, offering an exciting opportunity to influence the future of scalable, secure enterprise systems.
Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellness benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Collaborative, innovative working environment

About your next employer:

As a global innovator in cloud technology, our client develops award-winning solutions that drive sustainability and efficiency for leading brands worldwide. With a strong focus on research, cutting-edge technology, and a dynamic engineering culture, they operate across multi-cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, supported by a talented team dedicated to making a real-world impact.
About you:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; postgraduate qualifications are a plus
• 6+ years of core Java development experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable code
• Extensive experience in full stack development within Agile teams
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture and scalable cloud solutions
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Passionate about innovation, security, and best DevSecOps practices

What you’ll do:

• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale IoT and cloud-based applications
• Provide technical leadership across a growing engineering team, shaping best practices and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions
• Drive innovation through research, proof-of-concepts, and emerging technology adoption
• Support secure, reliable, and efficient DevSecOps pipelines within a 24/7 cloud environment
• Mentor engineers and support continuous improvement of development processes

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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Skills:
java

Staff Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Overview

We are partnering with a high-growth technology organisation investing heavily in its product platform, supporting complex and mission-critical workflows at scale.

As part of this growth, the company is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to act as a technical leader across a suite of backend-heavy products. This is a high-impact role focused on improving system scalability, reliability and long-term architecture within a complex product environment.

The Role

As a Staff Engineer, you will take ownership of backend architecture and system design across Ruby on Rails services, while contributing to frontend systems where required.

You will work closely with Product, Platform and SRE teams to deliver scalable solutions, improve system health and ensure engineering best practices are consistently applied across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Staff-level technical leader across multiple product teams
• Drive backend architecture and system design within Ruby on Rails applications
• Lead scalability, performance and reliability initiatives from design through to production
• Improve system health by addressing legacy complexity, technical debt and architectural gaps
• Serve as a go-to technical expert for complex system and domain challenges
• Collaborate with Product to translate business workflows into scalable technical solutions
• Partner with Platform and SRE teams to improve observability, reliability and operational standards
• Elevate engineering standards through mentoring, design reviews and knowledge sharing

What We’re Looking For

Must Have

• 8-10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong experience with Ruby on Rails in production environments
• Deep understanding of backend systems, APIs and service architecture
• Strong experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Proven experience working within complex or legacy product environments
• Ability to influence technical direction beyond individual contributions
• Strong ownership mindset across design, delivery and production support
• Excellent collaboration skills across engineering, product and platform teams
• Clear communicator with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders

Nice to Have

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred)
• Exposure to data-heavy systems or analytics platforms
• Experience with AWS or cloud-native environments
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and SRE practices
• Experience working in regulated or operationally complex domains

Technology Environment

The platform is built on a modern, cloud-native stack including:

• Ruby on Rails
• PostgreSQL
• AWS
• RESTful APIs and distributed services
• Modern JavaScript frameworks (React)
• CI/CD pipelines and observability tooling

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering scalable, reliable backend systems in a complex domain
• Driving measurable improvements in performance and system health
• Elevating engineering standards and best practices across teams
• Acting as a trusted technical leader across product and engineering

Who Thrives in This Role

You are a Staff Engineer who leads through influence, not hierarchy. You enjoy working in complex systems, solving difficult problems and leaving things better than you found them.

You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, particularly in evolving product environments, and you take pride in building systems that are robust, scalable and genuinely valuable to users.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn.

Skills:
Ruby AWS Cloud React

Benefits:
Bonus

At a glance
\ Mid/Senior Automation QA Engineer role in a new Belfast engineering hub
* Build and maintain Playwright-based automated test frameworks for web and API systems
* Shape QA strategy and promote testing best practices
* Competitive salary up to £65k plus Bonus

About the Company Our client is a fast-growing global trading firm operating across traditional and digital asset markets. Designed by technologists and financial engineers, their platforms prioritise scale, resilience, and high performance.

With a new Belfast engineering hub, they are building core trading systems and infrastructure locally, focusing on high-performance, real-time systems ahead of a major trading platform launch in 2026.

The Role We’re looking for a Mid/Senior Automation QA Engineer with 3+ years of experience in automated testing, ideally with Playwright, to join the founding Belfast engineering pod. You’ll ensure software reliability, develop automated pipelines, integrate QA into CI/CD, and contribute to testing strategy and best practices from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities
\ Build and maintain Playwright automation suites for web applications, APIs, and services
* Identify and report defects, collaborating closely with developers to resolve issues
* Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery
* Influence QA strategy and advocate for testing standards and best practices
* Support system validation and release management for production deployments

Ideal Candidate Profile
\ 3+ years in QA or software engineering with automation focus
* Hands-on experience with Playwright (or similar frameworks)
* Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
* Experience with CI/CD, containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS preferred) \ Exposure to financial systems, real-time data, or trading platforms is a plus

Essential Criteria * Proven track record in automation testing for web and backend systems
* Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
* Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

What’s on Offer
\ Competitive salary up to £65k plus Bonus
* Generous benefits package
* Hybrid working with a modern Belfast office

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

Skills:
qa test playwright automation fintech automation

Benefits:
Work From Home

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