Were looking for a highly skilled Principal Penetration Tester with CHECK Team Lead (CTL) status to join our dynamic security team. This is a senior, hands-on role where youll lead and deliver complex penetration testing engagements across infrastructure, cloud, web, and mobile applications for a diverse range of clients, including software, fintech, manufacturing, engineering, legal, and public sector organisations.

Youll play a pivotal role in shaping our offensive security servicescoordinating end-to-end testing, mentoring junior testers, and contributing to the evolution of our methodologies. If you thrive on tackling challenging security problems, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and want to keep pushing your technical boundaries, wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

• Lead and execute penetration tests across infrastructure, cloud, web, and mobile applications.

Manage end-to-end engagements: from scoping and kick-off sessions to delivery and client debriefs.

Produce detailed, actionable reports outlining vulnerabilities and tailored remediation steps.

Stay ahead of emerging threats by researching new offensive techniques and integrating them into our methodology.

Automate repetitive tasks and streamline testing processes through scripting.

Mentor and coach junior testers, supporting their technical growth and career development.

Enhance tools and methodologies, ensuring our services remain cutting-edge.

Support pre-sales efforts as a subject-matter expert in penetration testing.

Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Contribute to thought leadership through blogs, white papers, or speaking engagements.

Essential Skills

• CHECK Team Lead (CTL) status - Infrastructure preferred; Applications also considered.

Current UK SC Clearance.

Minimum 5 years penetration testing experience, with a proven track record of complex engagements.

Proven experience in cloud security reviews (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Deep expertise in web, mobile, and network penetration testing methodologies.

Advanced knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Windows, Active Directory).

Familiarity with cloud environments and ability to perform cloud security reviews.

Proficiency with tools such as BurpSuite Pro, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.

Strong scripting skills (Python, Shell, etc.).

Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Additional certifications: OSCP, CSTL/CCT, Cyber Scheme, CREST.

UK Cyber Security Council Chartership (Principal or above).

Experience with Hack The Box or Capture the Flag simulations.

Exposure to advanced testing techniques and red team engagements.

Why Join Instil?

At Instil, we believe great work starts with happy, motivated people. Thats why weve built a benefits package that supports your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work, because when you thrive, so do we.

• Recognition That Matters: A discretionary annual performance bonus that rewards your impact and contribution to our success.

Flexibility Built In: Flexible working arrangements and summer hours, because life isnt 9 to 5, and balance matters.

Financial Security: A highly competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance for peace of mind.

Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, cycle-to-work scheme, and regular social events to keep our culture vibrant.

Time to Recharge: 35 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and family-first policies so you can focus on what matters most.

Learning Never Stops: From courses to certifications, well invest in your development so you can keep growing and shaping whats next.

Community & Culture: Opportunities to volunteer, give back, and be part of initiatives that make Instil a truly inclusive and connected workplace.

And thats just the start, drop us a note to find out more.

Company Description

Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.

Were proud to be an award-winning employer , reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:

• Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies .

Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022 , celebrating excellence in Northern Irelands tech sector.

Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. Well support your journey, because your success is part of ours.

#LI-PR1 #InstilCareers

About Camlin

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide.

Role Overview

Camlin Group is seeking a motivated Solutions Architect to support the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure business solutions. This role combines hands-on .NET development with exposure to architectural design, working within a wider team of Business Analysts, Data Analysts, Developers, and Business Stakeholders.

You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, ensuring systems align with technical standards, architectural best practices, and Camlin’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design Support

• Assist in designing system and solution architectures that meet business and technical requirements

• Collaborate with the wider Business Systems Team on architecture documentation, patterns, and standards

• Provide oversight of an iPaaS solution and integration workflows

• Participate in design reviews, performance analysis, and system optimisation activities

Software Development (.NET)

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications using C# and the .NET framework

• Build and integrate APIs, services, and data access layers using ASP.NET and REST APIs

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices

• Perform unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability and performance

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with product owners, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

• Support evaluation and selection of tools, technologies, and frameworks

• Engage with agile development processes

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering , or a related field

• 1-3 years’ experience in software development or architecture roles

• Proficiency in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, or .NET Core

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles

• Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases

• Familiarity with architectural patterns such as REST APIs and SOA

• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Experience using Git or similar version control systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience with iPaaS or EAI solutions.

• Experience of Microsoft Power Platform and Business Central Administration .

Nice to have but not essential:

• Experience with .NET Core , modern development frameworks, or Azure cloud services.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central AL Language.

• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with automated testing.

• Cloud or architecture certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure, TOGAF )

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes

• Flexible / Smart Working

• Wellness programmes

• On-site parking

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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.

Reposted 11 Days Ago Be an Early Applicant Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Belfast, County Antrim, Northern IrelandThe Staff Software Engineer at Bazaarvoice will design and develop solutions for the Syndication platform, lead engineering excellence, mentor engineers, and resolve production summary above was generated by AI At Bazaarvoice, we create smart shopping experiences. Through our expansive global network, product-passionate community & enterprise technology, we connect thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. Our solutions enable brands to connect with consumers and collect valuable user-generated content, at an unprecedented scale. This content achieves global reach by leveraging our extensive and ever-expanding retail, social & search syndication network. And we make it easy for brands & retailers to gain valuable business insights from real-time consumer feedback with intuitive tools and dashboards. The result is smarter shopping: loyal customers, increased sales, and improved products. The problem we are trying to solve : Brands and retailers struggle to make real connections with consumers. It’s a challenge to deliver trustworthy and inspiring content in the moments that matter most during the discovery and purchase cycle. The result? Time and money spent on content that doesn’t attract new consumers, convert them, or earn their long-term loyalty. Our brand promise : closing the gap between brands and consumers. Founded in 2005, Bazaarvoice is headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its official: Bazaarvoice is aGreat Place to Work in theUSA ,ustraliaIn , , Lithuania, France, Germany and the !Do you want to work on something that you, your friends, family and hundreds of millions of others use every day, and actually makes you smarter about how you spend your money? What if you could do that with a bunch of really smart people in an environment that actively encourages learning, growth and individual development? Every day, the Bazaarvoice engineering team tackles interesting and challenging problems across virtually every major computer science problem domain, and we do it all at a massive is looking for outstanding people who are passionate about building great software, and want their work to have real-world impact. Product data and user generated content are the driving forces of engineer will join the team working on our Syndication platform which powers our syndication network allowing clients to share user generated content like ratings and reviews, questions and answers across more than 2.3 billion client a staff engineer on the team, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, delivery and ownership of a range of solutions to extend Bazaarvoice’s Syndication network.

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture: Lead the design and delivery of high-performance, scalable big data storage and processing solutions, ensuring they align with long-term business goals.
Engineering Excellence: Drive Test Driven Development (TDD) and high-quality coding standards. Actively lead code reviews and champion software development best practices across the engineering organization.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, Senior Staff, and Principal Engineers to solve complex architectural challenges and break down silos.
Delivery Mindset: Take full ownership of technical solutions from conception to production, ensuring reliable, high-quality delivery in an Agile environment.
Engineering Coach: Act as a mentor to junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Resilience & Triage: Lead the investigation and resolution of complex production issues and outages. Participate in the on-call rotation.

Required Skills & Experience:

7+ years of professional development experience, with expertise in Java and the TypeScript/JavaScript ecosystem.
Quality First: Expertise in TDD and writing clean, maintainable, and testable code for distributed environments.
Big Data Processing: Experience of big data storage and processing technologies including Apache Spark, dbt, Redshift, and Snowflake.
Cloud Native Mastery: Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, Step Functions, EventBridge) and building event driven, serverless architectures.
Database Expertise: Proficiency in NoSQL (DynamoDB/MongoDB).
Infrastructure as Code: Expert knowledge of Terraform, CloudFormation, or SAM.
CI/CD & DevOps: Deep understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and DevOps practices to enable rapid, safe deployments.
Modern Search: Familiarity with search engines like Elasticsearch or OpenSearch for log analysis and data discovery. #LI-EM1 Why join Bazaarvoice? Customer is key We see our own success through our customers outcomes. We approach every situation with a customer first mindset. Transparency & Integrity Builds Trust We believe in the power of authentic feedback because its in our DNA. We do the right thing when faced with hard choices. Transparency and trust accelerate our collective performance. Passionate Pursuit of Performance Our energy is contagious, because we hire for passion, drive & curiosity. We love what we do, and because were laser focused on our mission. Innovation over Imitation We seek to innovate as we are not content with the status quo. We embrace agility and experimentation as an advantage. Stronger Together We bring our whole selves to the mission and find value in diverse perspectives. We champion whats best for Bazaarvoice before individuals or teams. As a stronger company we build a stronger community. Commitment to diversity and inclusion Bazaarvoice provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. Bazaarvoice believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the worlds smartest network of consumers, brands, and retailers. Please note: A basic background check will be required for the successful candidate

Top Skills

SparkAWSCi/CdCloudFormationDbtDynamoDBElasticsearchEventbridgeJavaJavaScriptLambdaMongoDBOpensearchRedshiftS3SamSnowflakeStep FunctionsTerraformTypescript

MCS Group is working with a growing technology team in Belfast who are looking to bring in a Senior Data Engineer to help build and scale a modern data platform that supports analytics and AI-driven products.

This role will sit within an established engineering team and focus on designing and developing robust data pipelines, improving data infrastructure, and helping the business make better use of its data.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with modern data tooling and wants to play a key role in shaping how data is used across a product-led organisation.

The Role

• Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
• Work with engineering and product teams to develop data models and data products
• Help develop and maintain a modern cloud-based data platform
• Improve data quality, reliability and performance across the platform
• Support analytics and AI initiatives by ensuring high quality data is available

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience working as a Data Engineer
• Excellent Python and SQL skills
• Experience building and managing data pipelines
• Experience with tools such as Airflow, dbt or similar orchestration tools
• Experience working with modern cloud data platforms (e.g. BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake or similar)
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure or GCP

Nice to Have

• Experience working on data platforms or analytics infrastructure
• Exposure to AI or machine learning data pipelines
• Experience working in fast-moving product or technology teams

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to help shape a modern data platform
• Work on data products that support analytics and AI
• Join a growing and collaborative engineering team
• Hybrid working available

If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity, apply below or contact Djay Erskine at MCS Group for a confidential conversation.

Skills:
Senior Software Developer Senior Software Engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home

Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Remote from UK

Belfast (Hybrid)
Right to work in the UK required

We’re working with a well-established Belfast technology business that delivers advanced technical training platforms to global enterprise clients. With over 20 years in the market and 55 core employees, they are now scaling their engineering function to build the next generation of their platform.

Everything is greenfield.

Legacy systems are being removed and replaced with modern, cloud-native architecture. Engineers have full ownership across the entire software lifecycle, from infrastructure decisions through to deployment and production.

This is an opportunity to build properly, not maintain legacy.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a small but rapidly growing platform engineering team responsible for building systems that power real-world learning environments, including lab-based exercises and structured multi-week programmes.

The team is scaling over the coming months, with plans to hire 1-2 experienced engineers who can mentor others while remaining hands-on.

Tech Environment

• TypeScript / Node.js
• React /
• AWS (serverless-first mindset)
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• PostgreSQL & DynamoDB
• CI/CD ownership
• AI-assisted development encouraged (Copilot, Claude etc.)
• Trunk-based development

There is no separate DevOps team; engineers own infrastructure, delivery and production.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong commercial experience with TypeScript / Node.js
• Experience building modern React applications
• Hands-on AWS deployment experience
• Comfortable working across infrastructure and application layers
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborative mindset (pair programming beneficial)
• Mentoring capability for more senior applicants

Rust experience would be a bonus, not essential.

Interview Process

• 30-minute technical and motivation discussion
• 90-minute practical full-stack technical exercise
• Final 30-minute conversation with engineering leadership

If this is something you’d be open to discussing, you can reply here on LinkedIn or contact me directly on or .

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Djay Erskine, Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant, at MCS Group

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

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:
Software Developer Software Engineer Typescript Senior Developer Senior Engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home

We’re supporting a global software company as their team in Northern Ireland expands. They’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to strengthen reliability, scalability and developer productivity across their cloud estate.

This is a hands-on role with real influence where the DevOps Engineer will shape standards, improving automation and enabling product teams to ship faster and more safely. If you’re motivated by improving engineering velocity and building resilient, scalable platforms, this is a strong opportunity to make meaningful impact.

The Role

• Design and evolve cloud-native platform infrastructure
• Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar)
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Embed SRE principles (SLIs, SLOs, error budgets)
• Improve monitoring, observability and performance
• Strengthen cloud security, access controls and compliance (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR)
• Mentor engineers and lead platform initiatives

Technologies

Cloud (AWS-led), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions/Jenkins/ArgoCD, Python/Bash.

The Person

• Solid commercial experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Site Reliability - with experience operating at a senior level.
• Strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Infrastructure as Code experience & CI/CD tooling knowledge.
• Database and replication exposure (e.g. Postgres, MongoDB).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Go, Bash).
• Solid understanding of networking, security and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to lead platform-focused initiatives.

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

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

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Skills:
devops engineer software engineer AWS platform engineer kubernetes

Benefits:
Work From Home

Senior Linux System Administrator
Location: Hybrid (50/50) | Employment Type: Full-Time

MCS Group is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join an infrastructure team supporting both on-premise and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who can maintain, secure, and enhance Linux systems while driving improvements through automation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimise Debian-based Linux servers in production.
• Develop automation scripts (Bash, Python) to streamline tasks.
• Manage networking components (DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs).
• Support database technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and AWS RDS.
• Monitor system performance and respond to incidents.
• Implement security best practices and infrastructure hardening.
• Participate in on-call rotations and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure resilient and efficient systems.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience supporting Linux (Debian preferred) in production.
• Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation.
• Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).
• Experience managing databases and cloud-hosted services.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with excellent communication.

Desirable Experience:

• AWS cloud environments (VPC, EC2, Route 53).
• Monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus).
• VoIP/SIP technologies.
• Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, or configuration management.
• Supporting high-availability or large-scale infrastructures.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 8% combined pension
• Professional development support
• Flexible hybrid working
• Access to modern infrastructure & cloud technologies
• Employee discounts on tech and equipment

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:
System Admin Linux Admin Linux Administrator Linux Sys Admin Sys Admin

Benefits:
Work From Home Hybrid Pension Progression

Senior Solutions Architect - Belfast - NEW FDI

A brand-new international technology consultancy is establishing its first delivery centre in Belfast, creating a unique opportunity to join at the ground level and help shape a high-performing engineering function.

About the Company

This privately held cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy is headquartered in North America, with an established presence across major global tech hubs. With a team of ~100 engineers, they specialise in:

• Cloud transformation
• Data engineering & analytics
• AI-driven solutions

They work with globally recognised organisations across e-commerce and financial services, delivering high-quality, scalable technology solutions.

Belfast Expansion

As part of a strategic expansion, the business is building a new Belfast-based delivery team to bring key project work in-house and better support international clients.

• Strong focus on autonomy, ownership, and delivery excellence
• Opportunity to be part of a foundational team with real influence

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact Solutions Architect role sitting at the intersection of product, engineering, and client delivery. You’ll design scalable, secure systems that solve complex business problems, working across the full lifecycle from early-stage solutioning through to delivery.

You’ll operate in a client-facing environment with a high degree of ownership, while also mentoring engineers and influencing architectural standards.

What You’ll Do

• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions
• Design architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• Produce high-quality documentation, solution designs, and POCs
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to shape and deliver solutions
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and clients
• Support delivery teams through key project phases
• Contribute to best practices and mentor team members

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years’ experience in architecture, engineering, or technical consulting
• Strong track record delivering complex, enterprise-scale systems
• Expertise in cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP), APIs, microservices, and integrations
• Solid understanding of enterprise systems and security principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or other regulated sectors
• Background in high-growth or startup environments
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS, TOGAF)
• Experience in client-facing or consulting roles

Why Join?

• Be part of a brand-new FDI entering the Belfast market
• Opportunity to shape team culture, processes, and delivery standards
• Work directly with global clients on impactful projects
• Join a consultancy that prioritises quality, long-term client relationships, and employee experience
• High-autonomy environment with real ownership and progression opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager 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:
Solutions architect architect solutions engineer Senior solutions architect technical architect software architect

Benefits:
Work From Home

A brand-new international technology consultancy is establishing its first delivery centre in Belfast, creating a unique opportunity to join at the ground level and help shape a high-performing engineering function.

About the Company

This privately held cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy is headquartered in North America, with an established presence across major global tech hubs. With a team of ~100 engineers, they specialise in:

• Cloud transformation
• Data engineering & analytics
• AI-driven solutions

They work with globally recognised organisations across e-commerce and financial services, delivering high-quality, scalable technology solutions.

Belfast Expansion

As part of a strategic expansion, the business is building a new Belfast-based delivery team to bring key project work in-house and better support international clients.

• Strong focus on autonomy, ownership, and delivery excellence
• Opportunity to be part of a foundational team with real influence

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact Solutions Architect role sitting at the intersection of product, engineering, and client delivery. You’ll design scalable, secure systems that solve complex business problems, working across the full lifecycle from early-stage solutioning through to delivery.

You’ll operate in a client-facing environment with a high degree of ownership, while also mentoring engineers and influencing architectural standards.

What You’ll Do

• Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions
• Design architectures across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
• Produce high-quality documentation, solution designs, and POCs
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to shape and deliver solutions
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders and clients
• Support delivery teams through key project phases
• Contribute to best practices and mentor team members

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years’ experience in architecture, engineering, or technical consulting
• Strong track record delivering complex, enterprise-scale systems
• Expertise in cloud (AWS, Azure or GCP), APIs, microservices, and integrations
• Solid understanding of enterprise systems and security principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced environments

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or other regulated sectors
• Background in high-growth or startup environments
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS, TOGAF)
• Experience in client-facing or consulting roles

Why Join?

• Be part of a brand-new FDI entering the Belfast market
• Opportunity to shape team culture, processes, and delivery standards
• Work directly with global clients on impactful projects
• Join a consultancy that prioritises quality, long-term client relationships, and employee experience
• High-autonomy environment with real ownership and progression opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager 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:
Solutions architect architect solutions engineer Senior solutions architect technical architect software architect

Benefits:
Work From Home

Full-time

Department: Services Reliability Group

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.

We’re 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

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

Version 1 is led by technologists who are highly motivated in combining the art of design with the art of development striving to live to Version 1’s core values such as “Excellence”.

We are looking for someone who is motivated by emerging technologies like React and has a passion to drive technology transformation. You will be hands-on, able to contribute individually and will be working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with product owners, business analysts, technical architects, UX/UI designers, and other team members to understand business requirements and drive the solution design and development of our digital products.

Ensure code meets the requirements and is in accordance with our architectural and front-end coding standards and patterns.
Optimising applications using best practices for performance.
Propose any upgrades and updates necessary for keeping up with modern security and the development of best practices.
Contribute to our shared component libraries and build modular and reusable components and libraries.
Provide mentorship for more junior members of the team and share knowledge of your skillsets out to the wider team

Qualifications

Essential criteria :

• You will have an extensive background in front-end development with significant experience working with React and Javascript

Experienced with RTK Query, Graph QL, REST and Jest for unit testing
Should be able to demonstrate a strong core front-end skillset of HTML 5, CSS 3, JavaScript and TypeScript

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 people’s 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 1’s 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.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders 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 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 valuesdriven 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 working in a Scrum Team of cross-functional skills in tight collaboration practising Agile. You will be contributing to real decisions about technology to create maintainable solutions for our customer and participating in a highly collaborative group of software engineering professionals. Learning, developing your skills and becoming a rounded Developer in the process.

You will develop software to meet our client’s user needs using C#/.Net on the Microsoft Azure Cloud, follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• SOLID principles experience with .Net /C#/ MVC experience

Experience developing REST-based APIs and experience in CI/CD automation
Experience with Cloud-based technologies including Azure and experience with some of the Azure stack of services
Experience writing unit tests and integration tests
Experience with some of the Azure stack of services
Experience of working in a Scrum Team and an Agile environment

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.

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Version 1 has celebrated30 yearsinbusinessand continues to be trusted by global brands to delivertechnology and transformationsolutions that drive customer success. Ourdeepexpertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidlyevolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships withglobal technology leadersincluding 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 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

Werea core values[link to values]driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them,itsdeeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us andwellinvest in you!

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Outsystems Developer to join our innovative team. In this role, you’ll leverage low code platforms while bringing deep technical expertise in API development and AWS cloud services to deliver robust enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise applications using low code platforms while implementing best practices and design patterns

Create, maintain, and integrate RESTful APIs to connect various business systems and applications
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure
Optimize existing applications and establish technical standards for low code development
Work closely with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions
Mentor team members on low code development practices and AWS services

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with low code development platforms (such as OutSystems, Mendix, or Power Platform)

Proven track record of building and maintaining RESTful APIs
Database experience - SQL & NoSQL
Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Jenkins, Terraform, etc.)
Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

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 collectivelybenefitfrom 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, Financialadviceand 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

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Senior Back-end Engineer

Remote anywhere where in Northern Ireland

About your next employer:

This innovative company is redefining how creative teams share and manage brand assets through cutting-edge digital solutions. As a small, passionate, and technology-driven organisation based in Northern Ireland, it collaborates with some of the world’s leading brands. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values building cool stuff, leveraging AI and cloud technologies, and delivering genuine impact for high-profile clients.
About you:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js with a focus on back-end development
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript and API design best practices
• Experienced in database architecture, especially PostgreSQL or similar
• Skilled in building third-party integrations, webhooks, and event-driven systems
• Comfortable owning live system architecture and designing scalable solutions
• Enthusiastic about cloud infrastructure, security, and performance with familiarity in AWS or similar platforms
• Adept at DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of real-time tech such as WebSockets
• Familiar with automated testing and search technologies like Elasticsearch or Typesense

What you’ll do:

• Architect and enhance backend infrastructure: databases, APIs, and integrations
• Develop clean and efficient contracts between front-end and back-end teams
• Build and optimise integrations with external platforms to increase company’s value
• Maintain and evolve search functionalities and infrastructure
• Collaborate directly with the founder to shape product development and technical strategy
• Monitor and improve cloud deployment, security, and system performance
• Guide and mentor junior developers to grow their skills

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news, and much more

Skills:
Node.js TypeScript backend software

Job Title: Front-End Developer (React / Node.js) - Contract
Location: Remote (Northern Ireland based)
Duration: 3-6 Months (initial contract, with potential extension)
Day Rate: Competitive / Outside IR35

About the Role
We are seeking a talented Front-End Developer with strong commercial experience in and Node.js to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering scalable, user-focused applications-preferably within the fintech or wider financial services sector.
You will play a key role in building and optimising front-end applications for a fast-paced environment, collaborating with designers, product owners, and backend engineers to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using and Node.js.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and security best practices are embedded in the UI.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to technical discussions and help shape the direction of the front-end architecture.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in (hooks, context, state management, component lifecycle).
• Solid experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Previous experience in fintech or financial services highly desirable.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setup while staying collaborative.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to TypeScript.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

What’s on Offer

• Fully remote contract (Northern Ireland-based candidates preferred).
• 3-6 month initial engagement with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company in the fintech space

.NET Contractor - FinTech (multiple positions available!)

Location: Hybrid (Northern Ireland)

Contract: 12 months (extension likely)

Overview

We’re hiring experienced .NET Contractors to support a large-scale FinTech transformation programme. This is a long-term opportunity working on high-volume, mission-critical systems within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance .NET applications (C#, .NET Core / .NET 6+)
• Work on scalable, enterprise-level FinTech platforms
• Collaborate with Architects, QA, DevOps, and Product teams
• Deliver clean, well-tested code in Lean teams

Required Experience

• Strong commercial experience in C# / .NET
• FinTech, banking, payments, or regulated industry background
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and SQL databases
• Cloud exposure (Azure or AWS)

What’s On Offer

• 12-month contract with strong chance of extension
• Daily Rate
• Stable programme, modern tech, competitive daily rate

Skills:
.net. c#. Fintech Daily rate Azure

Overview

We are working with a high-growth technology organisation that is investing heavily in its platform engineering capability as part of an ambitious scaling strategy.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team building and evolving cloud-native platforms that support global users and enable the organisation to will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the platform, working on meaningful problems with real business impact.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership and building high-quality systems in a modern environment.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full stack, with a strong focus on backend services and platform capabilities, while also working on modern frontend applications.

You will act as a senior technical voice within the team, helping to drive architecture, mentor engineers and deliver scalable solutions that support long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and evolve scalable platform systems and applications
• Lead technical design and architecture for key features and services
• Deliver full stack features using TypeScript / Node.js and React /
• Build and operate cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Own technical initiatives from concept through to production delivery
• Write high-quality, well-tested code using modern engineering practices
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient deployments
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborate closely with product and cross-functional stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production systems

What We’re Looking For

Must Have

• 5+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer, operating at a senior level
• Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js)
• Experience building modern web applications using React /
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native development
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
• Strong understanding of system design, APIs and distributed systems
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Proven ability to lead technical projects end-to-end
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team standards

Nice to Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB or similar databases
• Exposure to learning platforms or SaaS products
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Interest in AI, data and emerging technologies

Technology Environment

• TypeScript / Node.js
• React /
• AWS
• Terraform
• PostgreSQL and DynamoDB
• CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £75,000 base salary
• Bonus included
• Strong benefits package
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunity to work in a high-growth, product-focused organisation

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn. this role will close quickly in this market. Feel free to send your CV via the link below.

Skills:
Typescript React AWS

Are you the kind of .NET Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems at scale and guiding engineering teams toward better architecture and practices? Do you want to play a key role in shaping how a platform evolves while still staying close to the code?

My client is looking for a Staff .NET Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is a senior technical leadership position where you will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and help deliver high-quality software solutions across a modern technology stack.

You will work closely with engineering leadership and product teams to design scalable systems, improve development practices, and ensure the platform continues to evolve in line with the business’ ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance applications built with .NET / C#
• Act as a senior technical authority across multiple engineering teams
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested production code
• Drive best practices around system design, performance, scalability, and security
• Mentor and support engineers across the team, helping raise the technical bar
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Review code and architecture to ensure quality and consistency across the platform
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tooling, and delivery

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience developing production systems using .NET / C#
• Strong experience with distributed systems and scalable architecture
• Experience designing and building microservices or service-oriented architectures
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Deep understanding of system design, performance optimisation, and reliability
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices

Nice to Have

• Experience working in high-throughput or data-intensive environments
• Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience contributing to technical strategy or platform roadmaps
• Exposure to DevOps and infrastructure-as-code practices

What My Client Offers

• The opportunity to work on complex, high-impact technical challenges
• A role where you can shape architecture and influence engineering culture
• Collaboration with a highly experienced engineering team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A supportive environment that values technical excellence and continuous improvement

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

Benefits:
Work From Home

Staff/ Senior Staff Java Developer - Belfast-Hybrid Role - 1-2 days in the office

About the CompanY

Our client is a globally recognised SaaS technology company building large-scale data and commerce platforms used by some of the world’s most recognisable retail and consumer brands.

Their Belfast engineering centre plays a key role in designing and delivering highly scalable cloud-native systems that process millions of transactions and events daily.

As part of continued platform evolution, they are seeking Staff / Senior Staff Java Developers to help drive the architecture, delivery, and evolution of modern event-driven microservices.

The Role

This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on designing and delivering highly scalable distributed systems while shaping the long-term architecture of the platform.

You will work closely with engineering teams across multiple regions to define architecture standards, guide platform evolution, and help modernise core services as the business continues to scale.

While this role involves technical strategy and architecture leadership, it also requires a strong hands-on engineering mindset, contributing directly to critical platform initiatives when required.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and deliver scalable Java-based microservices and distributed systems within a modern cloud-native architecture

* Lead the development of event-driven architectures using messaging, event streaming, and asynchronous processing patterns

* Contribute to the evolution of the platform architecture using CQRS, Event Sourcing, and domain-driven design principles

* Build and maintain services deployed in containerised environments using Kubernetes in AWS

* Develop and optimise APIs and service integrations used across multiple internal platforms

* Partner with engineering teams globally to establish architecture standards and best practices for APIs and event-driven systems

* Identify and lead initiatives to address architecture debt, improve operational efficiency, and modernise legacy services

* Ensure systems align with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles, focusing on reliability, performance, cost optimisation, and security

* Contribute hands-on to the delivery of mission-critical platform projects when required

Essential Criteria

* Strong commercial experience developing backend systems using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks)

* Proven experience building distributed systems and microservices architectures

* Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures using messaging or streaming technologies

* Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern DevOps practices

* Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes

* Strong experience with API design and scalable service architectures

* Experience working with NoSQL and distributed data stores such as DynamoDB or MongoDB

* Understanding of modern architectural patterns including CQRS and Event Sourcing

Why Join

* Work on high-scale global SaaS platforms used by leading international brands

* Join a high-performing engineering team in Belfast with strong global collaboration

* Opportunity to influence platform architecture and engineering standards across the organisation

* Exposure to modern technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, event streaming, and cloud-native architectures

* Competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, 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 challenging IT recruitment campaigns in global IT software companies in the US, UK, and Ireland. He takes a personalized approach to understanding candidates and has garnered praise for his professionalism and dedication to their career goals.

Skills:
Java Aws SaaS AI

At a glance

• Mid/Senior QA Engineer role in a new Belfast engineering hub
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks for real-time trading systems
• Work closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams
• Contribute to QA strategy and help shape 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 engineering hub in Belfast, they’re investing in building core trading systems and infrastructure locally. The Belfast team is focused on developing high-performance, real-time systems to support a major trading platform launch in 2026.

The Role
We’re looking for a Mid/Senior QA Engineer with 3+ years of automation experience to join the founding Belfast engineering pod. You’ll help deliver high-quality software by building automated test pipelines, integrating QA into CI/CD processes, and ensuring the reliability and performance of real-time systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to QA strategy, influence testing best practices, and gain exposure to complex, high-performance trading systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated test suites for back-end services, APIs, and data pipelines
• Identify and report defects, working closely with developers to resolve issues quickly
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
• Support QA strategy and contribute to testing standards and best practices
• Collaborate with engineers to design testable architectures and identify early failure points
• Contribute to release management and system validation for production deployments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3+ years’ experience in QA or software engineering with a focus on automation
• Hands-on experience building automated test frameworks in Java, Python, or similar
• Understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to financial systems, real-time data processing, or trading platforms is desirable but not essential

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience in automated testing for back-end systems
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience

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 engineer python playwright

Benefits:
Work From Home + bonus

Job description.
Staff Data Engineer
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Eligibility: UK work authorisation required

We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to join a growing engineering team building large-scale, data-driven platforms. This is a senior role with real scope to influence how data systems are designed, scaled and used across the business.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product and analytics teams, helping turn complex data requirements into reliable, high-performing solutions.

Why join?
* Senior, influential role with architectural ownership
* Work on modern data platforms operating at scale
* Hybrid working from a Belfast-based tech hub
* Strong engineering culture with a focus on quality and improvement
* Clear support for learning, growth and technical leadership

What you’ll be doing:
* Designing and evolving distributed data pipelines and platforms
* Ensuring data systems are reliable, scalable and performant
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and deliver data needs
* Setting and promoting engineering best practices across the data function
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers
* Troubleshooting complex issues and driving continuous improvement

What you’ll bring:
* Significant experience building and supporting production data systems
* Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data tooling and cloud platforms
* Hands-on knowledge of orchestration, transformation and analytics pipelines
* Understanding of event-driven and distributed architectures
* Solid software engineering fundamentals (testing, CI/CD, version control)
* The ability to influence, communicate clearly, and lead by example

Interested?
If you’re an experienced data engineer looking for a senior role with real impact and technical ownership contact Justin Donaldson for more information.

Skills:
Apache DBT SQL Kafka AWS Azure CI/CD

Senior Software Engineer | Java, Microservices, Cloud | Belfast (Hybrid)

Location: Belfast
Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the Opportunity:

This role sits within a core backend engineering team responsible for building and evolving services that handle high volumes of data and user-generated content. These systems are critical to product capability, reliability, and scale.

You will work in a collaborative, engineering-led environment focused on clean architecture, modern microservices, and continuous delivery.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Design, build, and evolve scalable backend services using Java or Kotlin
• Contribute to the decomposition of monolithic systems into modern microservices
• Develop secure, high-quality APIs with a strong focus on reliability and performance
• Write well-tested code using TDD and BDD practices
• Participate in code reviews and drive engineering best practices
• Collaborate closely with senior, staff, and principal engineers
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across live systems
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability across services
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment processes
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
• Participate in on-call rotation

What Youll Bring:

• 5+ years commercial experience in backend software engineering
• Strong experience with Java or Kotlin
• Experience building and scaling microservices architectures
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design
• Experience working in cloud-native environments
• Strong knowledge of software design principles including SOLID
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins or similar
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Why Join:

• Opportunity to work on systems that operate at scale
• Strong engineering culture with emphasis on quality and ownership
• Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers
• Exposure to modern architecture and cloud technologies
• Real influence on technical direction and system design

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:
Java Kotlin AWS CICD Microservices SQL

Benefits:
Pension Fund Medical Aid / Health Care