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A global FinTech company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their team in Belfast. The role involves working on modern cloud-native platforms using .NET and AWS. Candidates should have a strong background in mentoring, designing software solutions, and implementing Infrastructure as Code. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a hybrid working model (3 days in office).

A global financial technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their agile engineering team in Belfast. In this hybrid role, you'll work on scalable and secure systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 3-7 years of Java experience, familiarity with frameworks like Spring Boot, and knowledge of cloud platforms. Apply now for an opportunity to impact global finance.

A leading global company is looking for a Senior Front-End Software Engineer to join their agile product development team. You'll be building high-impact, business-critical web applications used by internal trading desks and external financial clients worldwide. In this role you will: Develop modern, scalable front-end applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript Collaborate with architects and engineers to design and implement robust, maintainable solutions Contribute to a culture of clean code, testing, and DevOps best practices Support and mentor junior developers Take ownership of delivery from design to deployment and beyond What is required for the role: Strong experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS Experience with component libraries like Material UI or Ant Design Solid understanding of web performance, security, and cross-browser compatibility Testing expertise with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar Desirable Exposure to AWS, C#, SQL databases, or TDD/BDD methodologies Benefits Highly competitive salary package Annual bonus and performance incentives Generous pension & private medical insurance Flexible hybrid working model Strong focus on career development and progressio For more information about this role or other IT opportunities in Belfast and across Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Jarlath O'Rourke in strict confidence.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Project Manager based in Belfast to work with a FinTec company. The role involves product integration and requires strong communication and organisational skills. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing budgets, and reporting progress to stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have an IT-related degree and experience in project management with methodologies like PRINCE2. This is a full-time position with a competitive pay rate of £500-550 per day.

Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer Belfast, Hybrid, Mon-Fri 8.30-5 Up to 47k pa An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer to join a global organisation operating at the forefront of financial market infrastructure. This role sits within a highly skilled Voice and AV engineering function, supporting critical communications platforms used across international offices. As an Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of enterprise-wide Unified Communications and Voice services. You will contribute to major transformation initiatives across voice, collaboration, and audio-visual platforms, with a strong focus on modernisation, cloud migration, and automation. The Role The Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer will lead and support complex voice and AV projects, including cloud-based SBC migrations and the replacement of legacy voice gateways. You will provide advanced technical expertise across VOIP, SIP/TDM trunking, Microsoft Teams, and enterprise AV systems, while acting as a senior escalation point for global support. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support enterprise voice and AV solutions with a focus on AudioCodes SBCs and Cisco CUBEs Lead technical delivery of voice migration projects, including cloud and gateway transformations Provide advanced troubleshooting across voice, video, and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms Develop automation scripts to improve provisioning, monitoring, alerting, and operational efficiency Maintain high availability through proactive monitoring and performance management Act as L2/L3 escalation for complex voice and AV issues Work closely with global stakeholders to improve services and resolve issues Adhere to change control and operational governance processes Skills & Experience To be successful as an Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer, you will bring strong hands-on experience in enterprise voice technologies and unified communications environments. This includes deep expertise in AudioCodes SBCs, SIP trunking, Cisco Unified Communications, and IP networking. CCNP or CCVP certification is required, alongside experience with Microsoft Teams Direct Routing and cloud-based voice solutions. Desirable experience includes scripting and automation, enterprise AV and IPTV platforms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment. Additional Information This Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer position may require occasional out-of-hours or weekend work to support critical change implementations and upgrades. If you are an Enterprise Voice and AV Engineer looking to take on a technically challenging role with global impact, this could be an excellent next step in your career. Click apply to share your CV or get in touch with VANRATH for a confidential chat

ICT Infrastructure Manager Employer: NI Assembly Location: Stormont (Limited Hybrid) Contract Type: Temporary (PAYE) up to 12 months Salary: £54,090 pa Job Summary VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with the NI Assembly who are seeking an experienced ICT Infrastructure Manager. The ICT Infrastructure Manager will ensure the effective running of the ICT infrastructure comprising the physical and cloud environments, the provision of desktop services and applications and the provision of an ICT Service Desk on behalf of the Assembly Commission. The post holder will undertake the management of the specialist teams providing the ICT Infrastructure support services, which maintain the Assembly's technical environment. The post holder will also contribute to the development, management and monitoring of IS and IT policies, procedures and systems. Key Responsibilities Advising on the review, collation and consideration of the IS resources required to support the work of the Assembly, its Committees, Members and the Assembly Commission. Managing the day to day provision, maintenance and support of the Assembly Commission's technical environment (on premise and cloud), ensuring business continuity. Managing the provision of customised ICT enabled solutions. Liaising with other IS Office staff in maintaining effective computing services through the management of the delivery of ICT services, including the management of teams of Infrastructure Support Specialists and Analysts, advising and directing as required. Leading on technical evaluations and developments and providing technical advice and support across a range of technologies. Developing specifications for the procurement of ICT enabled business solutions and to assist, in the IS Office representational role, in discussions with potential contractors and suppliers within the specialism. Taking a lead role in IS Office specific procurements and supervising the work of other staff in negotiating small scale procurements, to ensure that overall best value for money is achieved. Taking a lead role in the IS Office approach to cyber security. Managing ICT projects using an appropriate project management methodology. Managing the development of technical standards; co-ordination of plans; planning and monitoring ICT security standards and procedures. Managing the provision of authoritative and expert advice on ICT Infrastructure matters to the Head of IS Office and Director of Parliamentary Services and the Secretariat Management Group in relation to the strategic provision of IT and IS facilities and services for the Assembly. Presenting ICT information to Members and Assembly Commission staff including the delivery of system demonstrations, ICT training and preparation of user documentation. Being responsible for the business analysis process with respect to the infrastructure requirements of new or enhanced ICT enabled business systems. Providing consultancy for a wide range of ICT enabled activities within the organisation, including acting as ICT expert on corporate and interparliamentary working groups. Comply with all the Assembly Commission's staff policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policies and procedures and all mandatory training requirements. Managing information and records in accordance with established policies and statutory requirements. You may also be required to carry out other duties that the Assembly Commission reasonably requires of you. Essential Criteria Applicants for the post of ICT Infrastructure Manager must, by the closing date for applications have: (a) Possess at least a HND in computing or other discipline relevant to Information Systems and Information Technology, AND have at least a total of 3 years' post qualification experience with a minimum of one year's experience in the areas described below at (i) and (ii): (i) planning, design and management of a medium-sized ICT infrastructure (comprising more than 500 users) This area requires sound knowledge and experience of on-premise infrastructure and cloud technologies (Microsoft technologies; local AD, M365, Dev Ops and Azure). AND (ii) overseeing the management and provision of a Service Desk supporting technologies such as Windows desktop operating systems, MS In Tune, and M365 Office applications in a challenging, service delivery environment serving more than 500 users, running a variety of applications. NB Only those courses with a computing content of 50% or more will be considered, and applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the course meets this requirement. OR (b) Have at least a total of 5 years' experience with a minimum of one year's experience in the areas described below at (i) and (ii): (i) planning, design and management of a medium-sized ICT infrastructure (comprising more than 500 users) This area requires sound knowledge and experience of on-premise infrastructure and cloud technologies (Microsoft technologies; local AD, M365, Dev Ops and Azure). AND (ii) overseeing the management and provision of a Service Desk supporting technologies such as Windows desktop operating systems, MS In Tune, and M365 Office applications in a challenging, service delivery environment serving more than 500 users, running a variety of applications. Next steps Please click on apply to share your CV for this role, and feel free to get in touch with VANRATH for a confidential chat to discuss further.

A government organization is seeking an experienced ICT Infrastructure Manager. In this role, you'll ensure the effective operation of ICT infrastructure, which includes cloud and desktop services, while managing teams that provide support. Additionally, you will contribute to IT policy development and management. Applicants should have experience in planning and managing medium-sized ICT infrastructures along with Service Desk oversight, preferably in a challenging environment. Competitive salary offered.

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Principal QA Engineer in Belfast. This role involves defining the quality strategy for complex data-driven platforms and leading best practices in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of QA engineering experience, strong proficiency in Python, and a passion for quality automation. Competitive salary and pension contribution are offered, along with a collaborative work culture.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Data Analyst for a hybrid work opportunity in Northern Ireland. This 12-month role involves developing high-quality information and analysis to support various functions within the public sector. Candidates should possess a UK-recognized degree in Data, Mathematics, or Economics, and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of £29,970 plus enhanced holiday pay and pension benefits.

Overview A leading global company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their agile product development team. You'll be building high-impact, business-critical web applications used by internal trading desks and external financial clients worldwide. Responsibilities Develop modern, scalable front-end applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript Collaborate with architects and engineers to design and implement robust, maintainable solutions Contribute to a culture of clean code, testing, and DevOps best practices Support and mentor junior developers Take ownership of delivery from design to deployment and beyond What is required for the role Strong experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS Experience with component libraries like Material UI or Ant Design Solid understanding of web performance, security, and cross-browser compatibility Testing expertise with tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar Desirable Exposure to AWS, C#, SQL databases, or TDD/BDD methodologies Benefits Highly competitive salary package Annual bonus and performance incentives Generous pension & private medical insurance Flexible hybrid working model Strong focus on career development and progression For more information about this role or other IT opportunities in Belfast and across Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Jarlath O'Rourke in strict confidence.

VANRATH is partnering with a leading technology organisation to recruit a Principal QA Engineer. This role sits within a high-impact engineering function responsible for building next-generation data-driven platforms and back-office systems. The Principal QA will operate as a technical leader within an Agile, cross-functional team, ensuring that engineering solutions deliver maximum value, reliability, and performance. The successful candidate will define and drive the overall quality strategy across complex back-end services, APIs, and data pipelines. You will own automation frameworks, champion best practices, and lead continual improvement of QA methodologies. Working closely with software engineers, data engineers, and product stakeholders, you will shape robust testing approaches, support architectural discussions, and guarantee the delivery of high-quality, production-ready systems. Experience & Competencies 7+ years of QA engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a senior, lead, or principal capacity. Proven experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for complex distributed systems. Strong proficiency in Python for test automation; exposure to C# or TypeScript is beneficial. Demonstrated experience shaping test strategies across both software and data platforms. Solid understanding of cloud environments (preferably AWS) and cloud-based testing approaches Passion for quality, automation, and continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle. Technical Skills Strong background in automation and manual testing, particularly unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Hands on experience with automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, NUnit, or similar. Experience in data testing and working closely with data engineering teams. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and backlog management tools (e.g., JIRA). Ability to produce clear, concise test cases, documentation, and defect reports. Ability to support production teams through effective investigation, triage, and debugging of live issues. What's on offer Competitive salary & benefits Work with cutting edge technology in a global environment Opportunity to influence architecture & engineering standards 6% company pension contribution (4% from you) Private Medical Insurance Supportive, innovative, and collaborative culture And Many more

IT Operations Engineer Belfast, hybrid Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm Temporary, 12 months, circa 45k+ pa / 200+ dr VANRATH is delighted to be working with a global tech client to recruit an IT Operations Engineer for a contract role based in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Operations Engineer to work within a fast-paced, enterprise technology environment supporting critical customer facing systems. The Role As an IT Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring and supporting multiple environments across core business platforms, ensuring stability, availability, and rapid incident resolution. This IT Operations Engineer role suits someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys hands on operational support. Key Responsibilities Monitor all customer facing environments including Production, Certification, New Release, and Disaster Recovery Remediate system and application issues as they arise Escalate incidents promptly in line with defined operational guidelines Accurately report incidents and updates to management Learn and execute triage, escalation, and recovery procedures by application or business area Use monitoring systems and internal tools to maintain system stability and ensure incidents are acknowledged within SLA Build knowledge of application flows and functionality Document timelines for incident reporting and post incident reviews About You This position would suit an IT Operations Engineer with: Basic, proven Linux experience Strong ability to multitask and prioritise in high pressure or critical scenarios Clear and professional communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders (local and global, in person or virtual) Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP (desirable, not essential) This IT Operations Engineer contract offers the chance to gain valuable experience within a large scale technology environment while working with an established recruitment partner. Click apply to share your CV or get in touch with VANRATH for a confidential chat

A leading global company is seeking a Senior Front-End Software Engineer to join its agile product development team in Belfast. The role involves developing scalable applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript, while mentoring junior developers and collaborating with architects for robust solutions. The company offers a highly competitive salary, annual bonuses, private medical insurance, and a focus on career development. This position supports a flexible hybrid working model.

VANRATH are partnering with a global FinTech company to recruit for a Principal Software Engineer to join a high-performing technology team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on business-critical platforms used by major players in the global market. As the Principal Software Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on modern cloud-native platforms using .NET, AWS, while shaping the engineering culture of a forward-thinking team. What You'll Do Mentor engineers and align development with project goals and timelines Design, build, and maintain software solutions Collaborate with BAs and PMs to shape and refine technical requirements Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK (Python) Maintain CI/CD pipelines and drive code quality through unit testing Ensure security, performance, and availability of cloud-based systems Participate in agile ceremonies and promote a strong agile culture Document technical designs, processes, and system architecture What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Principal .NET Engineer (finance sector a plus) Strong AWS knowledge with hands-on IaC (CDK + Python) Solid experience with unit testing, CI/CD, and agile methodologies Familiarity with Entity Framework, contract-first design, and microservices Nice to Have Docker, Kubernetes exposure Experience with relational/NoSQL databases Git, JIRA, and strong documentation skills Benefits A highly competitive salary package Annual bonus and performance incentives Generous pension and private medical insurance Hybrid working model (3 days in office) And many more! For further information on this vacancy, or any other IT roles in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jarlath O'Rourke on in the strictest confidence.

A leading interior fit-out contractor is seeking a Planner based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. You will develop and manage project programmes for various fit-out projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong IT skills, and experience in a fast-paced construction environment. Benefits include a competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DOE and a comprehensive package including additional leave, life insurance, and private medical insurance.

Job Summary VANRATH are partnering an organisation seeking an experienced Project Manager. This role will lead and manage delivery of a new network rollout across multiple NI locations for a major Public Sector organisation. Reporting into the Programme Manager, this is a full time role (5 days per week) and it is estimated will run for up to 12-18 months. Salary: £55-60k Key Responsibilities Manage projects end-to-end complying with project and quality standards, ensuring that objectives and timescales can be met. Establish and lead project teams in the delivery of projects to agreed standards. Work closely with Delivery, Service and Account Management groups to ensure resources are available as required to deliver projects. Report on project progress and other key performance metrics to Programme Manager, Head of Delivery and to the Management Board. Manage customer interactions and expectations during pre and post-delivery phases of project and to be available as a point of escalation for customers during the project phases. Manage the hand-over of the delivered project to the support and maintenance organisation. Essential Criteria Experience in delivering multiple projects in complex commercial and technical environments and knowledge of project management techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills and a focus on delivery Ability to work independently to successfully tackle and resolve complex problems and issues. Strong negotiator to balance conflicting requirements and to ensure the availability of the resources required to deliver projects. Capable of leading a cross functional project team to successfully meet the delivery targets. Qualifications for this post holder would be PRINCE2 accreditation or equivalent recognised industry PM accreditation. For further information on this vacancy, or other Digital Project roles in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Ross Stevenson in the strictest confidence.

DATA ANALYST - HYBRID VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity with one of our large Public Sector Clients. You will be responsible for the development and provision of high quality information and analysis to support all functions within the organisation. This role is approx for a 12 month period (possible extension after this), and should be seen as an excellent chance to get your foot in the door for a permanent role or other contracts. It also offers Hybrid working (after initial training it will be 2-3 days at home). This would be an ideal opportunity for someone with 1+ years of data analyst experience (ideally with some form of financial reporting). Responsibilities Work closely with team colleagues to ensure the provision of high quality management information and analysis to support the business. Involved in the production of high quality management information and analysis to assist in the monitoring and measurement of key goals, targets and objectives across performance management and service improvement, commissioning services and financial management. Contribute to the development of effective and efficient information flows and the exploitation of all existing data sources and assist in the development of data collection and analysis in new areas of performance management in order to improve the availability of information for monitoring purposes and service improvement. Auditing data quality to ensure that the correct procedures and systems are in place to enable consistency and accuracy in the capturing and recording of information including follow up with stakeholders regarding queries and issues. Salary £29,970 + Enhanced Holiday Pay + Pension + Discount Benefits. Essential Criteria UK recognised University Degree either in Data, mathematics or economics and 1 years previous experience as a Data Analyst OR 3 years experience of working in Information Management or Information Systems and experience in analysis using analytical tools (examples: Microsoft Office, products, SQL, Tableau, Qlik, PowerBI etc.) For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry - in the strictest confidence.

Job Reference: RAP060126 Job Title: Planner (Fit out) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + excellent package Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Planner Are you looking for a Planner role? Interested in working for a leading interior fit-out contractor? VANRATH are recruiting a Planner to work on various fit out projects, based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Remuneration £60,000 - £70,000 DOE + excellent package What's in it for you? Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Client Our client is an award-winning Main Contractor that specialise in high end hotel and residential fitout projects. They work collaboratively with their clients to ensure efficient project delivery and minimum disruptions to operations. They have a flexible and innovative can do approach which allows them to continually exceed client expectations and this has led to an enviable portfolio of repeat business. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes in line with project requirements (procurement, construction, fit-out, handover) Prepare short term and long term programmes Collaborate to develop construction/fit out sequences, ensuring the most constructive method is adopted Monitor project progress and update programmes as necessary to ensure successful completion on schedule and within budget Advise the project team on potential impacts, risks and improvement opportunities Define resource requirements to support programme delivery Liaise with designers, project team, procurement, contractors, suppliers and clients to track progress, resolve issues and ensure programme is being met Highlight emerging issues and trends for proactive resolution Prepare progress reports to provide to Senior Management Team Adopt a Continuous Improvement approach to processes and practices The Ideal Person Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications Relevant experience in a construction / fit out planning role Experience working in a fast paced environment Have extensive knowledge and experience of fit out processes and materials and developing construction / fit out programmes, including design and procurement processes Excellent IT skills especially Microsoft Office and project management software (MS Project, Primavera or similar) Proven ability to communicate effectively to build relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders Attention to detail Ability to work effectively both alone and in a team environment A proactive and flexible working approach with the ability to adapt to changing situations and duties Continually seeking ways to improve, adapt and innovate while meeting compliance and commercial requirements Experience of producing timely reports for Senior Management level For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion.

An award-winning architectural practice is seeking a Project Architect to lead exciting and complex projects in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' experience, particularly in healthcare and education, along with strong design skills and proficiency in Revit. This role offers hybrid working, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative studio culture. It includes a competitive salary package and benefits such as a pension contribution and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Python Developer (Contract) Location: Belfast (Hybrid - weekly on-site) Rate: £300-£350 per day Contract: 6 months We're partnering with a unique and ambitious company starting a greenfield project with big future plans. They're looking for a junior or mid-level Python developer to join the team and help build a brand-new platform from scratch. You'll Be Doing Building and shaping a greenfield Python application Writing clean, maintainable code Working closely with a small, collaborative engineering team What We're Looking For 3 Years commercial experience as a junior or mid-level Python developer Experience with Python frameworks (Django / Flask) Comfortable working in a hybrid, agile environment Why Apply? Greenfield project - no legacy code £300-£350 daily rate Hybrid working in Belfast Chance to have real impact from day one Apply now or get in touch to find out more.