Our client is a growing organisation looking for a mid-level Cloud Security Engineer. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and deliver cloud security from the ground up across Azure, AWS, and SaaS environments, reporting to the Head of Security Engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Define and implement the cloud security framework across multi-cloud environments
• Deploy and manage security tooling and automated controls to identify and remediate risks
• Build threat detection processes and incident response playbooks in collaboration with the SOC
• Support compliance requirements including ISO27001, SOC2, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles
• Translate security tool outputs into prioritised, actionable stories for delivery teams
• Provide input into IAM strategy (RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, least privilege)
• Upskill and guide developers and junior engineers on secure cloud practices

Experience

• Hands-on experience in cloud security engineering or a closely related role
• Proficiency with Azure (Defender for Cloud, Entra ID, Sentinel) and AWS (Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM, Config, CloudTrail)
• Working knowledge of cloud security frameworks (CSA STAR, NCSC Cloud Security Principles)
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
• Strong understanding of cloud incident response

Nice to Have

• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, IaC scanning)
• Cloud network security knowledge (NSGs, VPCs, private endpoints)
• Relevant security certifications

Package

• Share options
• Hybrid/Remote working - Belfast
• 35 days annual leave inc stat
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria or contact Andrew Harrison directly.

Skills:
AWS Azure Security Scripting Terraform Engineering

Benefits:
Work From Home

Data Reliability Engineer II (dRE)

Role Overview:

As a Data Reliability Engineer II, you will play a crucial, hands-on role in our global DRE team ensuring our critical database systems are reliable, fast, and scalable. Moving away from traditional, reactive database administration, our mission is to proactively maintain and enhance the reliability, integrity, and performance of our data footprint.

You will help manage a diverse, modern GCP data ecosystemspanning relational, NoSQL, and analytical platforms (with a focus on PostgreSQL via Cloud SQL and AlloyDB, alongside Spanner, Cassandra, Firestore, Bigtable, and BigQuery) - while ensuring smooth operations, performance tuning, and automated deployments.

As our team embraces a cloud-first mindset, you will be encouraged to move beyond a specialized database mindset to become a broad generalist, developing skills across modern data technologies.

Accountabilities

• System Health & Proactive Incident Management: Monitor database system health and participate in a follow-the-sun incident response rotation.

  • Respond to and resolve database-related incidents, diagnose issues, and conduct root-cause analysis to prevent recurring problems.

• Observability, Performance & Optimization: Monitor and tune top resource-consuming patterns and critical queries proactively so databases never become a bottleneck.

  • Track performance metrics to ensure database speed and uptime meet the practical needs of our applications.
  • Work closely with development teams to better understand application workloads and optimize database code within an application context.

• DevOps, Provisioning & Automation: Provision databases and schemas according to application requirements.

  • Actively apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and CI/CD pipelines to manage database structures across environments.
  • Support database deployments as required, utilizing a functional understanding of schema migration tools like Flyway.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline data operations and make them scalable.

• Resilience, Data Protection & Security: Support the implementation of database resilience, backup, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.

  • Assist in redesigning architectures for 24x7 availability, including exposure to zero-downtime deployments (e.g., Blue-Green).
  • Setup and maintain replication and Change Data Capture (CDC) processes.
  • Ensure data security, access controls, and encryption comply with standard regulations.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation related to data systems, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration, Data Reliability Engineering, or a similar role with exposure to database infrastructure.
• Core Database Technologies: Foundational knowledge of relational and NoSQL database concepts. Exposure to or experience with a subset of our cloud-based data platforms (GCP Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL, AlloyDB, Spanner, Cassandra, Firestore, Bigtable, or BigQuery) is desired.
• Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and the ability to read, modify, or write basic scripts to help automate operational tasks.
• Infrastructure Tools: Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & DevOps: Experience or familiarity with using Terraform or Kubernetes Config Connector (KCC) to provision infrastructure, alongside version control (Git) and deployment tools (like Argo or general CI/CD pipelines).
• Methodologies: Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like Striim.
• Certifications: Google Associate Cloud Engineer or actively studying for GCP Professional Database Engineer.

Company Benefits:

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Mental Health Benefit Programme
• Group Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance - MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
• Hybrid Working

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Step into a role where innovation, scale, and real-world impact come together. We’re partnering closely with a globally established organisation at the forefront of financial and commodities market infrastructure, supporting them in hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to help drive the next generation of their platform technology.

We’ve worked alongside this client extensively and can genuinely say they are one of the most collaborative, communicative, and forward-thinking teams we engage with. They’re continuously evolving, investing in their people, and fostering a culture built on curiosity, learning, and shared success. If you’re someone who enjoys asking questions, exploring better ways of doing things, and being surrounded by passionate, growth-minded engineers, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in designing and building scalable, low-latency applications that power global markets. Working within a highly skilled team, you’ll contribute across the full development life cycle while helping shape technical direction and best practices.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading development, testing, and deployment of modern software solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technical improvements
• Contributing to architectural evolution and continuous delivery practices
• Mentoring junior engineers and championing engineering excellence
• Driving innovation through experimentation and continuous learning

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in Full Stack or Front/Back-End development
• Strong skills in TypeScript, React, Redux, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, and microservices
• Familiarity with AWS (Lambda, Fargate, API Gateway, AppSync)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with a focus on quality and testing
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Naturally curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-related incentives
• Hybrid working model
• Generous annual leave with additional options
• Pension scheme and private healthcare

Flexible Benefits Programme:

• Private medical insurance
• Digital GP, dental, and eye care coverage
• Group life assurance
• Income protection
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme

Additional Perks & Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellness platform access
• Local and retail discounts
• Car parking discounts
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Access to technology discount schemes

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

Skills:
Senior Software Engineer Senior Engineer Senior Frontend Engineer Full Stack Developer Senior Full Stack Developer

Group Overview

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.

The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 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:

TP ICAP has Partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build the Next Generation of the Fusion Platform and make it Global Market Infrastructure. This role will be working in a new team to build out a new Platform based on the latest technology and architecture. You will be working alongside AWS and learning from the best. As a Senior Engineer you will be responsible for demonstrating excellent technical competencies with a desire to improve and mentor junior members of the team. You will take responsibility for your assigned work by taking ownership of the design, development testing and deployment of software across the team, and work closely with the Principal Engineer, Architects and Leads to ensure the successful deployment into production environments.

Role Responsibilities:

• Be able to drive engineering improvements whilst communicating principles behind your work to other team members and the wider organisation.
• Be proactive in supporting the team’s engagement in a well-defined SDLC that supports planning, prioritisation and delivery needs.
• Support the team in leading conversations around estimation by leveraging previous experience, challenging requirements and fostering potential solutions.
• Lead conversations around software systems to enable meaningful conversations about wider system architecture with Engineers.
• Evolve systems towards target state architecture by refactoring and prioritisation of deliveries.

Essential/Desired Criteria:

Essential:

• 5+ years of demonstrable industry experience as a Full Stack or Front/Backend Engineer in Typescript in a professional environment.
• Front-end skills
  • Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and Typescript
  • Proficient in React, Redux, ReactQuery
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks - React
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
  • Understanding of cross-browser compatibility
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL and Websockets
  • Experience with CSS pre-processors e.g. Tailwind
• Back-end skills
  • Proficiency in backend programming languages (Typescript and/or other OOP language such as c#/Java)
  • Strong database knowledge (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Proficiency with RESTful APIs and GraphQL APIs and Websockets
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
  • Experience with Terraform
  • Experience with automated testing
  • Experience with AWS (AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Amazon API Gateway, AWS AppSync)
• Worked within an Agile Cross-functional delivery team.
• Developing well tested software into low latency event driven production environments.
• Full software development lifecycle in a technical role.
• Pub/Sub patterns with Messaging technologies (such as SOLACE/AMQP)
• Worked within a technical platform team, delivering reusable services across multiple agile projects.
• Microservice Architecture.
• Containerization.
• Maintaining code quality with Unit, Integration and e2e testing.
• AWS cloud ecosystem and the AWS CLI (or industry equivalent).
• Linux shell or Windows PowerShell.
• CI and CD flows within an enterprise environment. Continuous Delivery
• Agile tooling to support team delivery, such as JIRA and other project management systems.
• Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insights.
• Seeks opportunities for improvements.
• Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals.
• Can work with BA’s/PO’s to demystify ambiguity, handle challenge, and is comfortable to challenge team mates constructively.
• Adapts communication style to suit audience.
• Works ethically and shows respect for both professional and company values.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach.
• Strong analytical ability and innovative problem solving skills.
• Software Design Patterns.
• Source control (Git).

Desired:

• OOP \ SOLID Principles.
• Demonstrable experience of C# (.Net 8+) in a professional environment.
• Contribution to open-source projects.
• Experience of regulatory driven projects.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets, Systems and Over the Counter (OTC) products.

The Fusion Platform Team Builds, Owns and Runs it’s own services all the way through to Production. The services are used 24/5 by several teams. As part of a global team, there may be times when you are asked to assist with production incidents or support outside regular hours to maintain operational stability.

Band & Level - Manager, 6

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

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About the Role
Our client is a leading organisation in the digital asset space, supporting institutional partners with secure, innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain secure multi-cloud environments while strengthening their overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and offboarding to cloud platforms, improving workflows and user experience.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure AWS/Azure environments, including IAM, network security, segmentation, and encryption.
• Manage cloud operations, including asset inventory, performance monitoring, backup processes, and BCP/DR readiness.
• Implement and manage native cloud security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Key Vault, Azure Policy).
• Build security automation and IaC-driven deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning).
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Configure cloud-native logging, monitoring, and incident response workflows.
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to guide secure deployment practices.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and incident response playbooks.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation and secure cloud provisioning practices.
• Strong experience with AWS and/or Azure security models and native services.
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Hands-on knowledge of IAM, VPC/VNet configuration, firewalls, WAFs, and encryption.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitbucket).
• Ability to work with vendors and maintain accurate documentation.
• 3+ years in Cloud Security, DevOps, or SRE roles with a strong security focus.
• Bonus: experience in regulated environments, relevant cloud/security certifications, or AI-enhanced security tools.

What’s Offered
A collaborative, high-autonomy environment where your voice is valued and your impact is visible. Flexible working, a supportive culture, and opportunities for long-term development.

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly.

Skills:
Terraform Azure Cloudformation AWS Network Security Cloud

Benefits:
Work From Home

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that powers digital products used by millions. You’ll play a key role in automation, cloud architecture, and deployment, working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

Day to day:

• Build and manage AWS infrastructure with Terraform
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines
• Run containerised environments with Kubernetes & Docker
• Ensure reliability, observability, and security across systems
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and clients to shape infrastructure decisions

Essential:

• Strong experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering
• Expertise in AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Route 53, EKS, CloudWatch, CloudFront, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) and security best practices
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills

Why you’ll love it:

This is a chance to own meaningful infrastructure decisions, automate at scale, and grow your skills in a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly.

Skills:
AWS Terraform Kubernetes CI/CD ELK Prometheus Grafana

Benefits:
Work From Home

Our client, a Global technology-led organisation with a major engineering presence in Belfast, is now expanding its high-performing Cloud Engineering team. Operating as a centre of excellence within a global technology function, the Belfast team delivers critical infrastructure supporting a large-scale, high-traffic, multi-regional platform.

This is a senior-level role suited to an experienced Cloud/DevOps Engineer who thrives on ownership, autonomy, and solving complex infrastructure challenges.

The Role:

You’ll join a small, senior Cloud Engineering team supporting ~90 engineers globally. This is not a ticket-driven SRE role, instead, you’ll take ownership of significant infrastructure initiatives including:

• Multi-region AWS architecture (US East & US West)
• Kubernetes platform management and upgrades
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Networking, VPC design and platform architecture
• CDN and performance optimisation projects
• Cloud tooling evaluation and proof-of-concepts

You’ll be trusted to lead projects, influence architectural decisions and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in Cloud / DevOps Engineering
• Strong AWS and Terraform experience
• Hands-on Kubernetes knowledge
• Solid understanding of networking, VPCs and infrastructure design
• Development mindset (JavaScript preferred, Python beneficial)
• Comfortable owning and leading infrastructure projects
• Strong communicator who can explain the “why” behind technical decisions
• Based in Northern Ireland (no sponsorship available)

Working Model

• Hybrid / remote-first environment
• Belfast office available (no mandated days)
• On-call rota approx. once every 10 weeks (incidents rare)

This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled, senior team operating at scale within a globally recognised digital organisation, while retaining the agility and ownership of a startup-style engineering culture.

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria or contact Andrew Harrison directly.

Skills:
AWS Kubernetes Terraform Networking VPC JavaScript Python

Benefits:
Work From Home

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Senior Software Engineer - EdTech / Learning Platforms Belfast / Remote (UK)

About the Company

A fast-growing technology company delivering learning and training solutions to some of the world’s largest organisations across finance, insurance, and tech. Their platforms are central to the company’s growth strategy - enabling them to scale delivery, expand into new markets, and support learners globally. Every person on the team plays a meaningful role, with real ownership and room to grow.

The Role

You’ll join the platform engineering team as a senior technical voice, shaping how they build, evolve, and scale the systems that underpin the business. Beyond writing great code, you’ll set the technical bar - mentoring engineers, driving architectural decisions, and leading initiatives from inception through to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve software underpinning a modern learning platform
• Lead technical design and architecture of significant features and components
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering high standards and continuous improvement
• Own and drive projects end-to-end - scoping, planning, delivery
• Deliver full-stack features: Rust, TypeScript/Node.js on the backend, React/ on the frontend
• Build cloud-native, scalable solutions on AWS using managed and serverless services
• Define and maintain infrastructure using Terraform
• Write high-quality, well-tested code (TDD)
• Own CI/CD pipelines for fast, safe deployments
• Work in a trunk-based development model with small, frequent changes

Required

• 5+ years commercial engineering experience at senior level
• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript, particularly Node.js
• React and for modern web applications
• Hands-on AWS experience
• Terraform or similar IaC tools
• PostgreSQL and DynamoDB (or equivalent)
• Agile team experience (Kanban or similar)
• Solid understanding of automated testing and CI/CD
• System design experience - distributed systems, API design, architectural trade-offs
• Track record leading technical projects end-to-end
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team culture

Nice to Have

• Rust backend experience
• Exposure to education or training platforms
• Experience with AI-powered developer tools and agentic workflows
• Curiosity about AI, data, and emerging tech

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Benefits:
Work From Home

Belfast | Hybrid | Full-Time

At a glance

• Senior backend role with real ownership
• Java and Kotlin microservices in a cloud native environment
• Hybrid working in Belfast
• Salary up to £70k plus bonus

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and owning modern backend solutions while contributing to the evolution of monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices architecture.

You will work closely with the Engineering team across Belfast and the wider global engineering organisation, contributing to large scale distributed systems.

This role offers a strong mix of hands-on development, architectural decision making and mentorship.

What you will be doing

• Design, build and deliver high-quality backend solutions
• Advocate for TDD / BDD and engineering best practice
• Decompose complex monolith applications into scalable microservices
• Develop secure, resilient RESTful APIs (security-first mindset)
• Collaborate with Senior, Staff and Principal Engineers globally
• Contribute to monitoring, alerting and production stability
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Coach and mentor junior engineers
• Drive engineering standards and continuous improvement

What you’ll need:

• 5+ years’ backend engineering experience
• Strong Java or Kotlin expertise
• Experience building scalable microservices in cloud-native environments
• REST API development experience
• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL)
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins or similar)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, MongoDB)
• Event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, SAM)
• Scripting (Bash)
• level and above
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary up to £70k plus bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Hybrid working with a modern Belfast office
• Clear progression opportunities within a global engineering function

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

Skills:
java kotlin aws senior developer engineer

Benefits:
Work From Home

Hybrid | Northern Ireland
£65,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

OCHO is partnering with a high-growth technology business currently investing heavily in its platform engineering capability as part of a significant scale-up journey.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, product-focused engineering team building cloud-native platforms used by a global customer base. You’ll play a key role in shaping platform architecture, solving meaningful technical challenges, and influencing the long-term technical direction of the business.

Ideal for a Senior Engineer who enjoys ownership, technical leadership, and building high-quality systems in modern engineering environments.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full stack with a backend-first focus, building scalable platform services while also contributing to modern frontend applications.

You’ll act as a senior technical voice within the team, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and owning key initiatives from concept through to production.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, building, and evolving scalable cloud-native platform systems
• Leading technical design and architecture across key services and features
• Delivering full stack functionality using TypeScript / Node.js / React /
• Building and operating cloud-native solutions within AWS
• Defining infrastructure using Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Owning technical initiatives end-to-end from design through deployment
• Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested production code
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborating with Product and wider business stakeholders
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues across distributed systems

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 5+ years’ commercial software engineering experience
• Strong JavaScript / TypeScript / Node.js expertise
• Experience building modern frontend applications with React /
• Hands-on AWS / cloud-native engineering experience
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling
• Strong understanding of distributed systems / API design / system architecture
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives end-to-end
• Comfortable mentoring engineers and influencing engineering standards
• Experience working in Agile product environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with PostgreSQL / DynamoDB / similar databases
• Exposure to SaaS / product-led environments
• Experience using AI-assisted development tooling
• Interest in AI / Data / Emerging Technologies

Tech Environment

• TypeScript / Node.js
• React /
• AWS
• Terraform
• PostgreSQL / DynamoDB
• CI/CD / Modern DevOps Practices

Package

• £65,000 - £75,000 Base Salary
• Bonus
• Strong Benefits Package
• Flexible / Hybrid Working
• High-Growth Product Environment
• Significant Technical Ownership

Interested?

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

This role will move quickly in the current market - early application is advised.
Feel free to send your CV via the link below.

Skills:
Typescript React AWS

Principal Java Engineer - Belfast (Hybrid)

We’re hiring a Principal Java Engineer for one of the most interesting product engineering teams in Belfast. This is a genuine principal-level role - not a senior engineer with a better title. You’ll be setting technical direction, owning architecture decisions, and working on systems that operate at serious scale.

If you’re based in Belfast, deeply experienced in Java, and you live and breathe AWS - read on.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the design and delivery of large-scale, distributed backend systems in Java
• Taking end-to-end ownership of complex engineering initiatives from conception through to production
• Defining and driving architectural standards across the engineering organisation
• Collaborating closely with product, data, and infrastructure teams to shape technical direction
• Mentoring and elevating engineers around you - this is a role with real influence

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of Java development experience, including significant time working on distributed, cloud-native systems
• Deep, hands-on AWS expertise - not just familiarity. We’re talking EC2, EKS, Lambda, SQS, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, and beyond
• Strong grasp of distributed systems design: event-driven architecture, microservices, fault tolerance, and performance at scale
• Experience with Spring Boot and modern Java frameworks
• Solid SQL and database design skills (PostgreSQL a plus)
• CI/CD maturity - Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform or similar
• The ability to communicate technical complexity clearly to both engineers and non-engineers

Nice to have:

• Experience with Kotlin or Scala
• Familiarity with data pipelines, reporting systems, or analytics platforms
• Prior experience in a staff or principal IC role

We’re a global product company with a Belfast engineering team that punches well above its weight. You’ll work on problems at a scale most Belfast roles simply don’t offer - and you’ll do it with a team that cares deeply about the craft.

Hybrid working from our Belfast office. Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

Benefits:
Work From Home

Candidates must be based in NI

All applications not based in NI will be disregarded

Do you enjoy building robust, scalable systems that handle real complexity - and doing it with modern Java and AWS?

My client is looking for a Staff Java Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering high-performance backend services in a cloud-first environment. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, production-critical systems alongside experienced engineers who care about quality, scalability and clean design.

The team is flexible by default - you’re welcome to work fully remote, or take advantage of their excellent office in Belfast if you prefer a hybrid setup. There’s no fixed expectation; it’s about what works best for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building and maintaining scalable backend services using Java
• Working heavily with AWS (e.g. EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Contributing to system design discussions and technical decision-making
• Improving performance, reliability and observability of distributed systems
• Collaborating closely with product, DevOps and engineering peers
• Mentoring more junior engineers and setting best practices

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior Java Engineer
• Deep knowledge of modern Java (Java 11+)
• Hands-on experience building and running systems on AWS
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs and distributed architectures
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Comfortable working in CI/CD-driven environments
• A proactive mindset and strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in high-throughput or mission-critical systems

This role would suit someone who enjoys ownership, technical challenge and having a real impact on the systems they build.

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

Benefits:
Work From Home

Do you enjoy designing and building scalable backend systems in the cloud - with Java at the core and AWS powering it all?

My client is looking for a Senior Java Engineer to join a highly capable engineering team working on modern, cloud-native systems. This role offers real ownership, technical depth and the chance to shape how systems are built and run on AWS.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing and maintaining backend services using Java
• Building and operating cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Working with services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS/DynamoDB and CloudWatch
• Contributing to architectural decisions and cloud best practices
• Improving system scalability, performance and resilience
• Working closely with DevOps, product and engineering teams
• Mentoring junior engineers and raising engineering standards

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior Java Engineer
• Deep knowledge of modern Java (Java 11+)
• Hands-on AWS experience in production environments
• Experience designing and supporting distributed systems and microservices
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Nice to have

• Spring / Spring Boot
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in high-availability or high-throughput environments

This role would suit a senior engineer who enjoys building reliable cloud systems and taking ownership from design through to production.

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

Benefits:
Work From Home

Senior Software Engineer - Belfast (Hybrid)

Ocho People is delighted to be working exclusively with a global SaaS technology leader whose platform helps some of the world’s biggest brands and retailers create smarter digital shopping experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their engineering team working on a large-scale content syndication platform that distributes ratings, reviews and user-generated content across billions of products globally.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a high-performing engineering team solving complex challenges at scale, building modern cloud-native systems used by millions of consumers every day. This is a role for an engineer who enjoys ownership, strong engineering standards and real technical impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, build and enhance scalable backend services and distributed systems
• Develop high-quality software using TDD and clean engineering practices
• Collaborate with senior, principal and cross-functional teams
• Own delivery of new features and technical improvements
• Support production systems, monitoring and incident resolution
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practice
• Contribute to cloud-native and event-driven architecture decisions

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years commercial software engineering experience
• Strong backend development skills in Java, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience building systems in cloud environments
• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset

Desirable: AWS serverless, Kafka, Elasticsearch / OpenSearch, Terraform.

Why Join?

• Work on products used by global household-name brands
• Solve genuine scale and performance challenges
• Strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation
• Hybrid working from Belfast office
• Clear progression opportunities within a global business
• Collaborative team with strong technical leadership

Package

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Private healthcare
• Pension contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• Learning & development support

For more information, feel free to reach out today for a confidential chat.

LinkedIn Chanel Gillen

Skills:
Java Saas AWS Springboot

Benefits:
Work From Home Bonus

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a growing consultancy as they establish a brand-new engineering presence in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical solutions for enterprise and scaling clients across modern cloud ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping both technical delivery and the future growth of the Belfast team. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll work closely with clients to design, build, and deliver scalable, production-grade applications and platforms across cloud, web, API, and data-driven environments. You'll join a highly collaborative engineering team embedded directly with enterprise clients, working on complex systems that require strong technical ownership, autonomy, and adaptability. While the initial project will involve TypeScript-focused development, the company is open to engineers from strong Java or Python backgrounds who are comfortable learning new technologies and working across a modern engineering stack. This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, working independently, and wants the opportunity to grow into a future technical leadership or people management role as the Belfast team expands. What you'll be doing Design and build scalable, enterprise-grade software solutions across frontend, backend, and cloud platforms Develop modern APIs, backend services, and distributed systems Work closely with client stakeholders in a delivery-focused consulting environment Build and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform Contribute to architecture decisions, engineering standards, and technical best practices Collaborate on data-driven and AI-enabled solutions Work across modern engineering tooling including CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and containerised environments Take ownership of technical delivery and help shape the future engineering culture of the Belfast team What you'll bring Strong commercial software engineering experience in large-scale production or enterprise environments High proficiency in at least one core backend language such as Java or Python Experience building scalable backend systems, APIs, and modern applications Exposure to TypeScript/Node.js or a strong willingness to work with and learn modern TypeScript technologies Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure Strong understanding of software architecture, engineering best practices, and scalable system design Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment Strong communication skills and experience working directly with stakeholders or clients Experience mentoring others or an interest in progressing into team leadership would be highly desirable Nice to have Experience with React or modern frontend frameworks Exposure to GraphQL APIs Experience with Terraform, Docker, or infrastructure-as-code tooling Familiarity with data engineering, analytics, or AI/ML-driven systems What's in it for you Join at an early stage of a fast-growing engineering consultancy Opportunity to become a foundational hire within the Belfast team Work on large-scale, enterprise-grade cloud and AI projects Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies across cloud, data, and AI engineering Clear progression opportunities into technical leadership or management Hybrid working model Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Collaborative, engineering-led culture with genuine ownership and impact 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: typescript node SQL Python Java GCP

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a a growing consultancy as they build out a new team in Belfast. Our client is a high-growth cloud, data, and AI engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical solutions for enterprise and scaling clients.

You’ll join a team that embeds directly with clients to design and build modern, production-grade systems across web, API, and data platforms on Google Cloud.

The Role

As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll work across modern TypeScript-based frontend and backend systems, building scalable applications powered by cloud-native and data-driven architectures.

You’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that combine web applications, APIs, and AI-powered data processing.

What you’ll be doing

• Build end-to-end features using TypeScript across frontend (React + Vite) and backend (NestJS)
• Design and develop GraphQL APIs and scalable backend services
• Deploy and run applications on Google Cloud Platform
• Work with Cloud SQL , BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
• Integrate AI-powered document processing
• Develop infrastructure using Terraform and Docker
• Collaborate closely with client teams in a high-impact, delivery-focused environment
• Contribute to architecture decisions and best engineering practices

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience building full stack applications with TypeScript
• Commercial experience with React
• Backend experience with Node.js, Java and Python is a bonus
• Experience designing and working with GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (or similar cloud platforms)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Interest or experience in data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML (e.g. document processing)

What’s in it for you

• Join at an early stage of a fast-growing, high-impact engineering team
• Work with modern technologies across cloud, data, and AI
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale, real-world systems
• Influence architecture and technical direction
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• A collaborative, engineering-led culture where you’ll have real ownership and impact

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:
typescript node SQL Python Java GCP

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

Your CompanyA Belfast-based technology organisation delivering complex, high-quality digital and infrastructure solutions to public and private sector customers. The business is ambitious, fast-growing and client-focused, operating in a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment. Collaboration, security and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything the team experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer is now required to join the Technical IT function, playing a key role in shaping and supporting enterprise-grade infrastructure RoleAs Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery, performance and continuous improvement of the organisation’s infrastructure estate, supporting both internal users and external will provide technical leadership across infrastructure platforms, advising on best practice and contributing to new opportunities alongside sales, professional services and application teams. The role spans planning, design, implementation, maintenance and optimisation of infrastructure components across on-prem, virtual and cloud will drive automation, adopt modern tooling and embed robust cybersecurity controls to improve efficiency, resilience and security. Collaboration with development and application support teams will be key, along with supporting compliance and accreditation requirements and managing third-party You Need to SucceedYou will bring strong hands-on experience across modern infrastructure and cloud technologies, including:

• Proven experience using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates) and version control (Git)
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including networking, security, governance and monitoring services
• Experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones and applying RBAC, policies and security best practice
• Strong Windows Server administration ), including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP
• Experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualisation
• Solid firewall and network security experience (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco or similar)
• VPN configuration (site-to-site and remote access)
• Cisco routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP)
• Hybrid connectivity solutions such as ExpressRoute and Azure VPN Gateway
• Hands-on experience with F5 BIG-IP (LTM) and/or Azure Application Gateway (WAF)
• Experience delivering Azure migrations, including lift-and-shift and re-platforming approaches

Desirable

• Relevant Microsoft or Cisco certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, CCNA/CCNP)
• Additional scripting, automation or DevOps experience
• Previous experience in a customer-facing technical role

You’ll combine strong technical capability with a proactive, delivery-focused mindset, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate confidently under pressure. Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) is required.
What You Will Get in Return

• Competitive permanent salary
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 29 with service, plus bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working based from the Belfast office.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Optional benefits including private healthcare, dental and critical illness cover
• The opportunity to work on challenging, business-critical infrastructure in a modern technical environment

What you need to do now
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Skills:
Active Directory IAC Azure

Benefits:
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The Vacancy

Join the forefront of innovation as an IT Cloud Platform Engineer where you’ll be a key player in implementing highly scalable, secure, and cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions. This is a key opportunity for an Azure DevOps Engineer to assist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure. The role will be reporting to the IT Technical Services Lead and IT Infrastructure Services Manager.

The IT Infrastructure Services team is made up of 16 members of staff spread across the firm’s UK offices. As part of an agile and dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with product owners, developers, key stakeholders, and data engineers. Your creativity and technical prowess will drive the design, automation, and continuous improvement of our platforms processes and services.

What can you expect?

• Manage and maintain the firm’s cloud services and VMware Broadcom environments across all Data Centres and offices.
• Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions using Azure services
• Designing Cloud Architecture: Planning and developing cloud structures that meet organisation strategies, focusing on scalability, performance and security
• Manage and maintain the firm’s vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with the firm’s policies.
• Ensure that all Server infrastructure is patched in line with the firm’s patching policy and scheduling of changes.
• Manage and maintain Windows server environment
• Troubleshoot and fix Server system application related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool.
• Generate system and component capacity management reports on a weekly basis and conduct trend analysis.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server Services, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and certificate services.
• Providing advanced technical support to other department teams
• Ensure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department.
• Manage and maintain the Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
• Build and deploy Windows Servers and SAAS/PAAS solutions as required.
• Liaise with vendors and external partners
• Ensure that all servers and services have adequate BCDR protection in place.
• Ensure that all servers are backed up in line with the firm’s backup policy.
• Support and manage the firm’s Microsoft Dynamics AX solution.
• Participate in the Out of Hours rota to monitor and respond to critical alerts in the network monitoring tools and any emergency escalations from the Service Desk and Management.

A bit about you

• Proven extensive knowledge of Azure and Entra Services adhering to best practices in Azure security including identity management access control and threat protection.
• Background in Infrastructure/Systems Administration/Dev Ops with knowledge of networking, monitoring, and support
• Proficiency coding languages
• Extensive proven working experience of maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities.
• Proven working experience for managing server infrastructure in a Data Centre environment.
• Strong Knowledge of Windows Server 2016 - 2022.
• Strong Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Windows Certificate Services.
• Extensive Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS and other cloud computing technologies.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team.
• Effective time management
• Proven knowledge of Managing and maintaining cybersecurity products.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standard such as CIS and ISO27001.
• ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Must be willing to work weekends as required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices as required.
• Several years’ experience in a similar role.

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of Azure Tools including AKS, Azure Functions, and IAC tools such as Terraform
• Network Application load balancing products such as F5 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of MDM products such as Intune or equivalent products.
• Knowledge and Hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Experience Configuring Firewalls, Switches and Routers.
• Supporting systems widely used in the Legal sectors.

We operate across our offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Beijing, Belfast (2), Berlin, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Dublin, Dsseldorf, Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Turin, Venice and Silicon Valley.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity, and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Health insurance
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans
• Bike to work loans

Who are we looking for?

• We don’t have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher .
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a ‘build a career’ approach to your training. You’ll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

For accessibility information on our Belfast office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Belfast Hub Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click ‘Apply Now’, complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability. You can contact us at Anita.Mago .

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

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Staff Quality Assurance Engineer

CME Group is seeking a Staff QA Engineer to set the strategic vision for quality assurance practices across the Trade Dissemination value chain. As a Staff QA you will define our product QA strategy, drive best practices, and help ensure successful, high-quality feature deliveries across our Trade Dissemination products that allow our customers to receive their trading information and manage their risk in real-time. Our customers rely on these so reliability is critical.

This role is not just about writing or executing tests, you will define our strategy whilst influencing both product and engineering along the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the Quality Vision: Serve as the technical authority defining the QA strategy for the Trade Dissemination value chain and influencing product and engineering leadership on direction and prioritisation.
• Drive High-Impact Initiatives: Take accountability for the successful delivery of Trade Dissemination initiatives. You will capture and communicate complex risks and dependencies while ensuring senior leadership is proactively informed.
• Lead on Complex Root Cause Analysis: Lead and drive product level investigations to resolution during incidents and investigations demonstrating calm and decisive leadership.
• Set Engineering Quality Standards: Champion a culture of delivering high quality engineering solutions with an emphasis on automation and repeatability. Identify and drive process improvements, mentoring other engineers and contributing to critical architectural decisions from a quality assurance and testability perspective.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable professional experience leading the QA function providing technical oversight and strategic direction for a highly technical team.
• Distributed Systems Testing: Experience designing tests for resilience, fault tolerance, and data consistency across distributed, cloud-native architectures.
• Observability and Testability: Expert use of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry) to validate system quality in production and pre-production environments.
• Expert level skills in combining quality engineering with the ability to quickly absorb complex business and technology concepts, and translate them into actionable QA strategies and delivery plans
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership and principal engineers.
• A strategic mindset, with the ability to connect technical decisions to business impact and long-term goals.

Desirable Skills

• Domain Expertise: Experience with ultra-low latency (ULL) trading platforms or large-scale financial applications in capital markets.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, particularly on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a strong command of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• CI/CD Leadership: Experience architecting and optimising CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical services.

Why CME Group

• Be part of a global leader in financial services technology.
• Work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Grow your career in SRE with an organisation committed to this modern approach.

Join CME Group and play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and performance of our global trading applications. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic Trade Dissemination team!

Company Benefits:

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Mental Health Benefit Programme
• Group Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance - MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
• Hybrid Working

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.

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Senior Software Engineer - (Java / AWS) Belfast | Hybrid | Full-Time At a glance Senior backend role with real ownership Java and Kotlin microservices in a cloud native environment Hybrid working in Belfast Salary up to £70k plus bonus The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and owning modern backend solutions while contributing to the evolution of monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices architecture. You will work closely with the Engineering team across Belfast and the wider global engineering organisation, contributing to large scale distributed systems. This role offers a strong mix of hands-on development, architectural decision making and mentorship. What you will be doing Design, build and deliver high-quality backend solutions Advocate for TDD / BDD and engineering best practice Decompose complex monolith applications into scalable microservices Develop secure, resilient RESTful APIs (security-first mindset) Collaborate with Senior, Staff and Principal Engineers globally Contribute to monitoring, alerting and production stability Participate in on-call rotation Coach and mentor junior engineers Drive engineering standards and continuous improvement What you'll need: 5+ years' backend engineering experience Strong Java or Kotlin expertise Experience building scalable microservices in cloud-native environments REST API development experience Solid understanding of SOLID principles and design patterns Experience with relational databases (e.g. MySQL) CI/CD experience (Jenkins or similar) Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams Strong communication and problem-solving skills Nice to Have Experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, MongoDB) Event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, SAM) Scripting (Bash) level and above Excellent problem solving and communication skills What's on offer Competitive salary up to £70k plus bonus Generous benefits package Hybrid working with a modern Belfast office Clear progression opportunities within a global engineering function For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Skills: java kotlin aws senior developer engineer Benefits: Work From Home