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Technical Lead
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£90,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Technical Lead - Digital & Technology Consulting

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

What youll be doing as a Technical Lead:

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

What they are looking for in a Technical Lead:

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

Whats on offer:

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

Ok I’m in what’s next?

Apply now with your latest CV.

Full Stack Software Developer
MCS Group
Belfast
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a brand new FDI as they build out a new team here in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud and data engineering consultancy. They are seeking a full stack software engineer to join their team. This organisation delivers mission-critical cloud, API, and data solutions for enterprise and high-growth clients, embedding directly within client teams to build scalable, production-grade systems.

The Role

As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll work across both frontend and backend systems, contributing to the design and delivery of robust, data-driven applications. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing architecture, and working in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality features across the full stack, from UI to backend services
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and technical design decisions
  • Build scalable APIs and data-driven services
  • Work with streaming/event-based systems in production environments
  • Improve system reliability, performance and maintainability
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders and client teams
  • Mentor peers and contribute to engineering best practices

What you need:

  • Strong experience in full stack engineering
  • Solid Java or Python development experience
  • Exposure to React or similar front end framework
  • Experience working with large datasets and strong SQL capability
  • Familiarity with cloud-based environments and CI/CD workflows
  • A proactive mindset and comfort operating in high-ownership environments

Experience in regulated or performance-sensitive industries would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s in it for you:

  • The chance to join during an exciting growth phase
  • Meaningful technical ownership and influence over design decisions
  • Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale systems
  • Hybrid working model
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • A collaborative, growth-focused engineering culture that values initiative

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.rainey@mcsgroup.jobs

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 www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

Software Engineer (Java)
MCS Group
Belfast
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a brand new FDI as they build out a new team here in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud and data engineering consultancy. They are seeking a Java software engineer to join their team. This organisation delivers mission-critical cloud, API, and data solutions for enterprise and high-growth clients, embedding directly within client teams to build scalable, production-grade systems.

The Role

This opportunity is ideal for a backend or data-focused engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments. You will be building high-performance, production-grade systems using modern Java frameworks and microservices architecture.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Design and develop resilient, high-performance backend systems using Java
  • Build and enhance distributed data pipelines and streaming architectures
  • Contribute to system design and architectural decision-making
  • Optimise performance, scalability and reliability across enterprise platforms
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and client stakeholders
  • Support cloud migrations and modernisation initiatives
  • Mentor engineers and uphold strong development standards

What you need:

  • Extensive hands-on Java experience
  • Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency and microservices architecture
  • Experience working with distributed data technologies and streaming systems
  • Solid SQL and data modelling expertise
  • Exposure to cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines
  • A proactive mindset and ability to operate in high-ownership, client-facing settings

What’s in it for you:

  • Genuine ownership of complex, enterprise-scale systems
  • Exposure to modern cloud and distributed data technologies
  • The opportunity to influence architectural decisions
  • Hybrid working model
  • Competitive salary and strong benefits package
  • A collaborative, engineering-first culture focused on long-term growth

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Java engineer who wants to work on technically challenging systems while shaping the next phase of a growing international consultancy.

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.rainey@mcsgroup.jobs

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 www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google.

Lead Software Engineer
Anson McCade
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£100,000
RECENTLY POSTED

Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle What they are looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer Strong software engineering and system design background Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP Proficiency in JavaScript, Java or .NET Agile delivery experience (Scrum / Kanban) Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Whats on offer: Flexible working with autonomy over schedule Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 25 days annual leave plus buy options Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits Purpose-led work with clear career progression Ok I'm in what's next? Apply now with your latest CV. TPBN1\_UKTJ

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Frequently asked questions
Belfast offers a variety of Java job opportunities ranging from junior developer roles to senior software engineer and architect positions across multiple industries such as finance, tech startups, and telecommunications.
While certifications like Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer can enhance your profile, most employers in Belfast focus on practical experience and project skills in Java development rather than mandatory certifications.
Yes, many employers in Belfast are open to remote or hybrid working arrangements for Java roles, particularly following the increased adoption of flexible working practices.
Salaries for Java developers in Belfast vary depending on experience and role level, typically ranging from £30,000 for entry-level positions to £70,000+ for senior roles.
Focus on building strong Java programming skills, contribute to open source or personal projects, keep your CV up to date, and tailor your applications to the specific job requirements. Networking with local tech communities and attending relevant events in Belfast can also help.