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    Java Backend Engineer Cloud & Distributed Systems

    Job DescriptionMy client, a global technology company specialising in secure communications and enterprise software solutions, is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on business-critical backend ...

    Java Backend Engineer Cloud & Distributed Systems

    Job Description My client, a global technology company specialising in secure communications and enterprise software solutions, is hiring a Backend Software Engineer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast.All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job de ...

    Java Backend Engineer Cloud Native & Scalable Systems

    A technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking a passionate Backend Engineer to join their engineering group. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Java development and be capable of delivering robust backend solutions. Responsibilities include architecting backend services and sup ...

    Cloud Native Java Backend Engineer

    Response Informatics is looking for a Software Engineer in Belfast for a 6-month contract with a possibility of full-time employment based on performance. You will be responsible for building and enhancing backend services in a cloud-modernization project for a large-scale email security platform. The ...

    Senior Java Backend Engineer Cloud Security

    Join an innovative startup in the cloud security sector as a Java/Golang Engineer, where you'll develop groundbreaking products and tackle complex engineering challenges. With a dynamic and collaborative work environment, this is your chance to be part of a rapidly growing company that values creativity and inno ...

    Backend Engineer (Golang/Java) – Hybrid Cloud Platform

    A Cloud Security Platform provider based in Belfast is seeking a Backend Engineer with experience in Golang and Java to manage short-life projects from design to deployment. You'll collaborate with other teams, conduct performance analyses, and focus on cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. This hybrid role requires ...

    Cybersecurity Backend Engineer (Java/JS/Python) Cloud

    MCS Group is seeking multiple Software Engineers to support a global technology organization's Cyber Security Engineering teams in Belfast. This opportunity involves designing and developing scalable backend services, APIs, and cloud-native applications in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have 3+ y ...

    Cloud Backend Engineer (Golang/Java) – Hybrid AWS

    Upwind Security, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Backend Engineering team. This role involves solving complex engineering challenges and continuously improving solutions while working with all major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure). The position operates on a hybrid mode ...

    Hybrid Backend Engineer — Cloud Security (Golang/Java)

    Upwind Security, Inc. in Belfast is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Backend Engineering team. The role involves tackling complex engineering challenges, focusing on the lifecycle of short-life projects using cutting-edge technologies such as Golang, Java, Kubernetes, and Docker. You'll co ...

    Remote Java Backend Engineer for FinTech Systems

    Version 1 is looking for a Java Engineer to join their UK Digital Data & Cloud Practice in Belfast. This role involves developing backend components within a high-volume message processing environment for a client in financial services. Ideal candidates will have practical experience in Java development, micr ...

    Senior Backend Engineer

    Senior Backend Engineer (Java / Go) Candidates must be based in NI. All applications not based in NI will be disregarded. Do you enjoy building high-performance backend systems in Java or Go? Our client is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on ...

    Backend Software Engineer JBLE1_NI

    Backend Software Engineer Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office) | Full-time At a Glance Role: Backend Software Engineer Location: Belfast - Hybrid (3 days in office) Employment Type: Full-time Stack Highlights: Go or Java | AWS / GCP / Azure | Microservices | CI/CD Environment: Product-driven, cloud-native enginee ...

    Senior Backend Developer ( Go/Java)

    Senior Backend Engineer (Go / Java)Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.- Exciting NEW Exclusive OchoX FDI- Remote first company Salary circa £100k+ bonus + benefits Please note candidates should reside in Northern Ireland to be eligible to a ...

    Software Engineer, Java Backend

    About the job Software Engineer, Java Backend Job Description: Location: On-site, Hybrid. Start date: As soon as possible. Languages: Fluent in English. Join the Mineo Team Were Hiring! At Mineo, we are creating the future of recruitment with an innovative ...

    Senior Cloud Backend Engineer – Build Scalable Systems

    Instil is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to design and build backend services using C#, TypeScript, or Java. This role emphasizes cloud-native application development across AWS, Azure, or GCP while fostering a strong engineering culture. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in ...

    Senior Cloud Backend Engineer – Build Scalable Systems

    Instil is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to design and build backend services using C#, TypeScript, or Java. This role emphasizes cloud-native application development across AWS, Azure, or GCP while fostering a strong engineering culture. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in ...

    Senior Backend Developer ( Go/Java)

    Senior Backend Engineer (Go / Java) - Exciting NEW Exclusive OchoX FDI - Remote first company Salary circa £100k+ bonus + benefits Please note candidates should reside in Northern Ireland to be eligible to apply. About the Company: ...

    Backend Software Engineer

    Backend Software Engineer Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office) | Full-time At a Glance Role: Backend Software Engineer Location: Belfast - Hybrid (3 days in office) Employment Type: </ ...

    Backend Software Engineer AWS

    Backend Developer AWS | Belfast (Hybrid 3 Days) Location: Belfast Type: Full-time About the Opportunity: This is an opportunity to join a high-performing backend engineering team working on a modern cloud security platform.Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description a ...

    Java Software Engineer

    Duration: 6 months, post which the probability to convert to FTE based on performance Your Day-to-Day As a Software Engineer, you will: Build and enhance backend services while contributing to the cloud‑modernization of our large‑scale, containerized and distributed ...

    Principal Software Engineer

    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 dec ...

    Principal Java Engineer: Cloud Native Architect (Hybrid)

    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 dec ...

    Backend Software Engineer AWS

    Backend Developer AWS | Belfast (Hybrid 3 Days) Location: BelfastType: Full-time About the Opportunity: This is an opportunity to join a high-performing backend engineering team working on a modern cloud security platform. The environment ...

    Backend Java Developer

    Qualifications Experience with Java NIO components like Channels Buffers and Selectors is expected Expert knowledge of FIX protocol Market Connectivity and Low latency programming is a must Very strong in Java and Spring Boot based application development Experience with m ...

    Senior Cloud Backend Engineer

    Instil Software Ltd is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to design and build backend services with modern cloud platforms. Ideal candidates will have a strong grasp of C#, TypeScript, or Java and enjoy contributing to system architecture and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers flexibil ...

    Senior Cloud Backend Engineer

    Instil Software Ltd is seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to design and build backend services with modern cloud platforms. Ideal candidates will have a strong grasp of C#, TypeScript, or Java and enjoy contributing to system architecture and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers flexibil ...

    Contract Java Engineers

    Contract Senior Java Engineer Overview Ocho is partnering with a global technology organisation to hire a Contract Senior Java Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on large-scale enterprise platforms within a real-time data environment. This is an opportun ...

    Software Engineer

    MPA are partnering with an elite Canadian tech firm expanding into Belfast to hire a hands-on Software Engineer to build and scale enterprise-grade cloud, API, and data systems. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex, production-scale challenges, from streaming pipel ...

    Senior Software Engineer Java

    Senior Software Engineer Java Belfast | Hybrid | Permanent At a Glance Senior backend role on a collaborative, globally distributed engineering team Core services work powering a high-scale content platform Microservices-focused with real modernisation scope Hybrid working from Belfast Salary: £60,000 Who You'll ...

    Software Engineer Java/JavaScript/Python JBLE1_NI

    MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a global technology organisation as they expand their Cyber Security Engineering teams with the addition of multiple Software Engineers across varying levels of experience. This is an opportunity to join a modern, cloud-first engineering environment building enterpris ...

    Low Latency Java Backend Engineer – Trading

    Core Java & Frameworks Strong Core Java and Spring Boot application development; experience with Java NIO (Channels, Buffers, Selectors) is expected. Low-Latency & Trading Systems Expert knowledge of FIX protocol, Market Connectivity, and low-latency programming. Messag ...

    Hybrid AWS Backend Engineer Golang/Java

    A leading security technology company in Northern Ireland seeks a Backend Engineer to manage project lifecycles from design to deployment. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in Golang or Java, alongside knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. This role offers a hybrid wor ...

    Senior Java Backend Engineer Remote Microservices

    An innovative AI-driven recruitment company in the UK seeks a Software Engineer specializing in Java Backend. This position involves designing and operating scalable microservices while collaborating with a dynamic, global team. Candidates should hold an MSc in Computer Science and have over 3 years of software ...

    Backend Engineer, Developer Enablement (Java/Kotlin)

    A global financial services firm in Belfast is seeking a server side engineer to join its Chief Technology Office. This role emphasizes driving solutions within projects like SDLC Automation and Release on Demand, enhancing productivity for 30k engineers. The ideal candidate will write quality code in Kotlin or ...

    Remote Backend Engineer Core Java & Tooling

    Yelp is seeking a Remote Backend Engineer to enhance their Java services used by millions of users. Responsibilities include building tools for Java services, collaborating across teams, and maintaining libraries. Candidates should be proficient in Java, Scala, or Kotlin, with experience in tool development. The ...

    Group Engineering Manager

    Group Engineering Manager (Cloud Security) Belfast (Hybrid, 2-3 days in office) | Up to £150,000 + Equity | Cloud Security Scale-up Senior technical leadership role managing multiple backend and infrastructure engineering teams Cloud-native stack: Golang, Java, Kubernetes, eBPF, AWS, GCP and Azure Base salary up ...

    DevOps Engineer Network and Security

    Required Experience Experience Required: 2-3 years only Principal-level hands-on engineer delivering distributed, cloud-native systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes , especially stateful applications Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EBS, IAM, VPC)Solid background in Golang or ...

    DevOps Engineer(Engineering)

    Required Experience Experience Required: 2-3 years only Principal-level hands-on engineer delivering distributed, cloud-native systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes , especially stateful applications Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EBS, IAM, VPC)Solid background in Golang or ...

    DevOps Engineer with Python

    Required Experience Experience Required: 2-3 years only Principal-level hands-on engineer delivering distributed, cloud-native systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes , especially stateful applications Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EBS, IAM, VPC)Solid background in Golang or ...

    DevOps Engineer Network and Security Startup

    Required Experience Experience Required: 2-3 years only Principal-level hands-on engineer delivering distributed, cloud-native systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes , especially stateful applications Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EBS, IAM, VPC)Solid background in Golang or ...

    DevOps Engineer (Python)

    Required Experience Experience Required: 2-3 years only Principal-level hands-on engineer delivering distributed, cloud-native systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes , especially stateful applications Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EKS, EBS, IAM, VPC)Solid background in Golang or ...

    Experienced Backend Java Developers

    ## Experienced Backend Java DevelopersApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Belfast United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: ***Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 tri ...

    Experienced Backend Java Developers

    Overview Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape ...

    Experienced Backend Java Developers

    **_Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we bu ...

    Experienced Backend Java Developers

    Overview Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape ...

    Cloud Security Backend Engineer — Hybrid

    A rapidly scaling unicorn software company is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Belfast team. In this role, you will own the full development lifecycle and make architectural decisions affecting high-scale cloud security platforms. Seeking candidates with 4+ years of backend development experience in ...

    Principal Java Developer

    Principal Java EngineerAre you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below.- Microservices / Event-Driven Architecture At a Glance Principal-level Java engineering role at a high-growth scaleup Event-driven microservices architecture- leading legacy monolith ...

    Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Go) Remote/Hybrid & Ownership

    A growing technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer skilled in Java or Go to join their team. This role requires designing scalable backend systems, contributing to technical decisions, and improving performance in a cloud-first environment. The position offers flexibility with ...

    Software Engineering Team Lead

    MCS Group is working with an exciting software scale-up building AI-powered products used by enterprise customers globally. They're now looking for a hands‑on Engineering Team Lead to join their growing backend team. This role is ideal for a strong Senior or Lead software Engineer who st ...

    Group Engineering Manager

    Group Engineering Manager (Cloud Security)Belfast (Hybrid, 2-3 days in office) | Up to £150,000 + Equity | Cloud Security Scale-up Senior technical leadership role managing multiple backend and infrastructure engineering teams Cloud-native stack: Golang, Ja ...

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