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MCS Group is delighted to be working with an established global organisation as they look to appoint a Technical Team Leader to join their Belfast team. This is an opportunity to lead from the front in a role that blends people leadership with hands-on technical delivery across large-scale, business-critical platforms. The Role You'll lead a cross-functional engineering team delivering modern software solutions in an Agile environment. This is a technical leadership position where you'll remain close to architecture, engineering standards and delivery while helping shape team performance and technical direction. You'll work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating closely with architecture, product and delivery teams to ensure scalable, high-quality solutions are delivered at pace. Expect a strong focus on engineering excellence, CI/CD, cloud technologies and continuous improvement. The Person You'll bring experience leading high performing software teams alongside a strong software engineering background in technologies such as C#, Java or similar. Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD, event-driven architecture, microservices and modern engineering practices will set you apart. Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to balance technical quality with delivery outcomes are essential. Why Join Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team with real influence on technical direction Hybrid working model with Belfast-based collaboration Work on complex, business-critical platforms at scale Strong investment in engineering capability, modern tooling and career development Collaborative environment with genuine opportunities to shape delivery and team culture

.Net Software Developers (Mid-Level) Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Type: Full-Time Permanent MCS Group is delighted to be working with a global market leader in financial services technology that is building one of the largest and most advanced engineering hubs in Belfast. MCS have helped this company hire over 150 people and they are a core delivery hub working on business-critical trading and data platforms used across the globe. As part of a major technology growth programme, the Belfast office is hiring mid level .NET Software Developers to shape next-generation trading systems and deliver large-scale engineering solutions. What you'll do Develop, enhance, and maintain complex systems using C# (.NET Core) and SQL Build scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS Collaborate closely with Architects and QA Engineers to ensure robust, testable, and high-quality delivery Take part in architectural discussions and CI/CD pipelines Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and promote engineering best practices What we're looking for Strong hands-on experience in C# (.NET Core) Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (ideally React) Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server or similar databases Experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure Agile mindset with experience working in collaborative teams Financial services knowledge is beneficial but not essential Why this opportunity is different Impactful engineering: Belfast engineers aren't just maintaining systems - they own delivery of trading platforms, low-latency pipelines, and global data infrastructure. Modern practices: CI/CD, AWS-first, containerised deployments, cross-functional squads, and a brand-new strategic partnership with AWS. Career growth: Structured career paths into architecture, leadership, and platform ownership. Scale & stability: The speed and autonomy of a modern tech hub with the security of a global business. Strategic investment: Following recent acquisitions, Belfast is central to delivering next-generation trading solutions. What to expect working here Hybrid working model - 3 days onsite in Belfast Competitive salary + annual performance bonus Private healthcare and enhanced pension Global exposure - work with teams in London, Paris, New York Learning budget, training, and mentorship opportunities Inclusive, innovative culture with low attrition To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact 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 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.

A global leader in financial services technology is seeking mid-level .NET Software Developers to join their advanced engineering hub in Belfast. You will develop and maintain complex systems while collaborating with architects and QA teams. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, including private healthcare and professional development opportunities. The company fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging a culture of innovation and growth.

MCS Group is partnering with a global firm to appoint a Technical Team Leader in Belfast. This role combines leadership with hands-on technical delivery within a dynamic engineering team, supporting large-scale software solutions. The successful candidate will guide the team through the software lifecycle, focusing on modern technologies like C#, Java, and cloud platforms. The position offers hybrid working and opportunities for significant influence in technical direction and team culture.

MCS Group is delighted o be working with an ambitious organisation investing heavily in technology as they expand their software engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their software development career to join an experienced team working with modern technologies while receiving genuine mentoring and support. The Role You'll work alongside an experienced software engineer contributing to the development of a modern web platform used across a large and growing organisation. From day one you'll be encouraged to get involved in delivering new features, fixing bugs, improving existing functionality and learning best practice across frontend, backend and cloud development. This role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to gain experience across the full software development lifecycle while building your technical skills in a supportive environment. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who enjoys building software and wants to continue learning. Ideally you'll have experience with: JavaScript or TypeScript React or another modern frontend framework APIs and backend development concepts SQL or relational databases Git and collaborative development Most importantly, you'll be curious, eager to learn and excited to build quality software as part of a collaborative engineering team. What's In It For You? Learn from experienced software engineers Work with a modern JavaScript/TypeScript technology stack Exposure to cloud technologies and modern engineering practices Structured mentoring and career development Hybrid working Excellent long-term progression opportunities Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 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.

Senior Infrastructure & Business Systems Engineer Saintfield, County Down £35,000-£40,000 Permanent On-site MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing Northern Ireland business to recruit a Senior IT Support Engineer for a newly created position. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional looking to step into a varied role where you'll take ownership of IT infrastructure, support business-critical systems and play an active role in ongoing ERP and technology improvement initiatives. The Role You'll become the senior technical resource within the business, supporting users across multiple sites while maintaining and improving the company's IT infrastructure and business systems. Providing senior technical support across Microsoft 365, Windows and networking environments. Managing servers, devices, user accounts, licences and IT assets. Supporting and developing the company's ERP system. Working alongside external IT providers and software vendors. Supporting cyber security, backups and access control. Delivering infrastructure upgrades, software rollouts and continuous improvement projects. Producing technical documentation and improving business processes. What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in IT Support, Infrastructure or Systems Administration. Strong Microsoft 365 and Windows infrastructure experience. Good networking and troubleshooting skills. Experience supporting ERP systems or an interest in learning them. A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent communication skills. Someone comfortable working independently and taking ownership. Experience within manufacturing, logistics, distribution or engineering environments would be advantageous. Package Permanent opportunity Stable, growing business Genuine long-term progression Exposure to ERP, automation and business transformation Opportunity to make a real impact within the organisation

MCS Group is partnering with an ambitious organisation investing heavily in technology as they expand their software engineering team in the Antrim and Newtownabbey District of Northern Ireland. This role is ideal for someone early in their software development career who wants structured mentoring and the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while contributing to a modern web platform. You'll work across frontend, backend and cloud, using JavaScript/TypeScript, React, APIs and SQL in

MCS Group is partnered with a well-established NI business to recruit a Senior IT professional responsible for owning IT infrastructure and business systems. The role involves supporting users across multiple sites, ensuring robust infrastructure, and driving ERP and technology improvements. The successful candidate will lead on infrastructure upgrades, collaborate with vendors, and contribute to cyber security and process improvements.

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-established company heavily invested its internal engineering capability. Following significant investment in digital transformation, they are growing their software team and looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer to help drive the next phase of development across a large-scale cloud platform used daily by thousands of users. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technical direction, work with modern technologies and genuinely shape the future of a product, this is well worth exploring. The Role This isn't a maintenance role. You'll join a collaborative engineering team responsible for evolving a modern cloud-native platform, delivering new functionality, improving performance and scalability, and helping establish engineering best practice as the organisation continues to grow its internal capability. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle, working closely with product stakeholders to solve real business problems while contributing to architectural decisions and continuous improvement. What You'll Bring You'll ideally have experience with most of the following: Commercial experience building applications using TypeScript and Node.js Modern frontend development with React or similar frameworks Experience developing cloud-hosted applications (AWS preferred) REST APIs and microservice architecture SQL databases and data modelling CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices A passion for writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code Just as importantly, you'll enjoy collaborating with others, sharing ideas and continuously improving the way software is delivered. What's In It For You? Work on a modern cloud platform using current technologies Influence architecture and technical direction Join a growing engineering function where your ideas matter Support for professional development and learning Strong benefits package Hybrid working Clear long-term career progression 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.

MCS Group is partnering with a well-established tech company investing in its internal engineering capability to grow a software team and scale a large cloud platform used daily by thousands of users. As a Senior Software Developer you will influence technical direction, work with TypeScript/Node.js and React on AWS, participate in architectural decisions, and help establish best practices while delivering new functionality and improved performance. Hybrid working offered.

MCS Group is helping an established technology business in Stevenage recruit a Senior Software Developer (C++) to own backend software from design through implementation. You will work on high-performance Linux-based systems, shaping architecture and engineering practices, while mentoring juniors. The role offers hybrid working (2 days in the Stevenage office), a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 plus a bonus and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and a strong learning culture.

Head of Technology & AI - Exclusive Opportunity We're exclusively partnering with a high-growth consultancy to appoint a Head of Technology & AI. This is a rare opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth, where technology, data and AI are becoming central to both its internal operations and client offering. Instead, we're looking for a strategic technology leader who can define the technology vision, drive AI adoption and help build scalable products and platforms that create genuine commercial value. The Opportunity Reporting into the Director, you'll become one of the organisation's most senior technology leaders, responsible for shaping and delivering its Technology & AI strategy. Working closely with the executive team, you'll identify how technology and AI can improve the way the business operates, enhance client delivery and support the development of innovative, technology-enabled products. The business has already invested in enterprise AI tools and governance. The next step is bringing in someone who can turn those foundations into practical solutions that improve efficiency, create new revenue opportunities and support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the Technology & AI strategy. Drive AI adoption across the business. Build AI-enabled products and technology solutions. Develop the organisation's data and technology roadmap. Improve automation, efficiency and operational performance. Advise senior leadership on emerging technology and AI. Help build and develop an internal software engineering capability over time. About You You'll combine strong technology leadership with commercial awareness and enjoy solving business problems through technology. You'll most likely come from a consultancy, fintech, financial services, RegTech or another regulated environment, where you've used technology to improve client outcomes and drive business growth. You'll bring experience in areas such as: Technology strategy and leadership. AI, data or digital transformation. Software engineering, product or platform development. Cloud technologies and modern architecture. Data governance, security and best practice. Leading technical teams and influencing executive stakeholders. Why Apply? Exclusive opportunity with a growing consultancy. Highly strategic leadership role with significant influence. Opportunity to shape the organisation's Technology & AI strategy from the ground up. Work directly with the executive leadership team. Build new products, capabilities and technology functions. Clear long-term progression as the business continues to grow. Hybrid working - flexible out of Belfast Salary up to £130,000, depending on experience. If you're looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely shape a company's technology direction while driving AI innovation, we'd love to have a confidential conversation. Rachael Walker

MCS Group is helping a Co. Down based software consultancy to hire a Software Tester for a full-time, on-site role in Holywood. The team operates across government, health, utilities and transport sectors with a strong focus on growing testing capabilities. The position splits roughly 60% manual and 40% automation, with exposure to Playwright and other tools, and a clear path to expanding automation skills over time.

MCS Group is delighted to recruit a Quality Assistant to join a leading FMCG Manufacturer, helping to ensure products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality. Key Responsibilities Carry out quality checks throughout production. Complete quality documentation and maintain accurate records. Support GMP, HACCP, and compliance. Assist with audits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities. Work closely with Production to maintain quality standards. About You Experience in a quality or food manufacturing environment. Knowledge of GMP and HACCP. Strong attention to detail and good communication skills. Organised, proactive, and a team player. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kathy Donaghey, Principal Consultant (Technical and Engineering) at MCS Group, .

MCS Group is delighted to recruit a Quality Assistant to join a leading FMCG Manufacturer, helping to ensure products meet the highest standards of food safety and quality. You will carry out quality checks throughout production, complete quality documentation, support GMP/HACCP, assist with audits and investigations, and work closely with Production to maintain exemplary quality across the site in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland.

Software Tester Holywood, Co. Down (fully on-site) Up to £30,000 Permanent A well-established software consultancy based in Co. Down is looking for a Software Tester to join their QA team. The company has been delivering custom software solutions for public sector and complex organisations for almost two decades, with a strong project base across government, health, utilities, and transport. They have a genuine track record of developing people, and this role is built around giving the right person the time, support, and environment to grow properly. The split is roughly 60% manual and 40% automation. You will work across multiple concurrent projects from early on, with experienced colleagues around you throughout. The team uses modern AI-assisted tooling as part of day-to-day delivery, and there is a clear path to building your automation skills over time. What you will be doing Writing and executing test cases and test scenarios from user stories and acceptance criteria Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects with clear and accurate reproduction steps Working within Agile sprint cycles and contributing to QA processes across the SDLC Using test management and defect tracking tools as part of daily delivery Building your automation skills, with exposure to tools such as Playwright and others Working across multiple projects and taking ownership of your responsibilities, with support always available What they are looking for A grounding in software testing principles and quality assurance, whether from a placement year, a degree with a testing focus, or up to three years of commercial experience The ability to read requirements and translate them into structured test cases Strong attention to detail and clear written communication for defect reporting A genuine interest in automation and a willingness to develop those skills over time Someone who is comfortable asking questions, working collaboratively, and picking things up quickly An eagerness to learn and the ability to take feedback and act on it This is a full-time on-site role in Co. Down. The whole team works together in the office five days a week and candidates should be comfortable with that before applying. Benefits include healthcare, an 8% pension, 22 days holiday plus statutory days, project completion bonuses, and full funding for Microsoft and relevant technical certifications.

IT Support Engineer (Level 1 / Junior Level 2) Location: County Tyrone Salary: £28,000-£32,000 (DOE) Type: Permanent About the Role We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Managed Service Provider looking to add an IT Support Engineer to its growing technical support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1-3 years' IT support experience who enjoys working directly with customers and wants to continue developing their technical skills within an MSP environment. The role focuses primarily on Level 1 support while offering gradual exposure to Level 2 responsibilities as your experience grows. Responsibilities Provide first-line technical support to customers via phone, email and remote support tools. Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and Microsoft 365 issues. Support Windows desktop environments. Manage and update support tickets. Escalate more complex technical issues where appropriate. Deliver excellent customer service while working to agreed SLAs. Assist with user account administration and basic Microsoft 365 administration. Build technical knowledge through exposure to Level 2 support activities. What We're Looking For 1-3 years' experience in an IT Support or Helpdesk role. MSP experience is highly desirable. Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Someone who enjoys providing hands on technical support and working as part of a collaborative team. Desirable Skills Active Directory Microsoft 365 Administration Basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) Azure fundamentals Basic server administration What's on Offer Join a well established and growing MSP. Work alongside experienced engineers in a supportive environment. Gain exposure to Level 2 technologies and responsibilities. Ongoing technical development and progression opportunities. Friendly, collaborative team culture where attitude and customer service are highly valued. This role would particularly suit an IT Support Engineer, Helpdesk Analyst, Service Desk Analyst or recent IT graduate with commercial support experience looking to build a long term career within managed IT services. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided, or contact Daire O'Connor at MCS Group: .

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a market-leading manufacturer and distributor within the interiors and home improvement sector to recruit a Business Development Executive. The company is entering an exciting phase of growth following recent acquisitions, the launch of new product ranges, and significant investment in its customer offering. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to join a highly successful organisation that genuinely values its people. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and supporting continued growth across the UK market. Roles & Responsibilities Identify and qualify new business opportunities through a combination of inbound enquiries and proactive outbound sales activity Respond to trade applications, onboard new customers, and establish long term customer relationships Manage and develop existing customer accounts, identifying opportunities to increase spend and maximise account potential Present product solutions and commercial proposals to key decision makers Develop quotations and proposals tailored to customer requirements Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements to secure new business opportunities Identify cross selling opportunities across an extensive product portfolio Work closely with Area Sales Managers to support ongoing account management and business development activity Achieve agreed sales, revenue, and customer acquisition targets while delivering exceptional levels of service Essential Criteria Minimum of 2 years' experience within a sales, business development, account management, or customer service environment Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders Experience working towards sales targets and performance based KPIs Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Grade C or above in English and Maths Desirable Criteria Experience within manufacturing, construction, interiors, building products, home improvement, or related sectors Previous experience managing customer accounts and growing customer spend Knowledge of pricing strategies, quotations, and commercial negotiations Familiarity with high volume sales environments and KPI driven performance cultures What's On Offer Competitive base salary of up to £31,700 and a commission structure with an OTE of £43,000 Guaranteed commission during your first three months Hybrid working model Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, diagnostics, and specialist treatments Enhanced annual leave entitlement based on length of service Holiday purchase scheme Company pension scheme Early finish every Friday Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing development support

MCS Group is looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team in Northern Ireland. This role involves identifying new business opportunities and managing existing customer accounts in a rapidly growing market. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in sales or business development, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. A competitive base salary up to £31,700 with an OTE of £43,000 is offered, along with a hybrid working model and health benefits.

MCS Group is seeking a Software Engineer (AI) for a hybrid role in Belfast. This position involves building and delivering software across various technologies while utilizing AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial software engineering, experience with modern programming languages, and a passion for continuous learning. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and influence within the engineering team.