Job Description
Lead Engineer Hybrid (Belfast or Derry)
We are seeking a technical leader to shape architecture, drive engineering excellence, and lead teams in delivering high-performance applications.
The Role:
* Leading architecture and design decisions to ensure Engineering Excellence
* Providing technical input during product discovery, scoping, and framing
* Aligning strategy across product portfolios in partnership with Digital Product Managers and key stakeholders
* Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with a focus on Shift-Left security practices
* Acting as the technical anchor, guiding the team in choosing the right technologies and resolving technical challenges
* Staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to deliver value
About You:
* 5+ years experience in software development (Java, No SQL, REST, Full Stack)
* Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
* Strong knowledge of CI/CD best practices and security-focused development
* Proven experience in leading teams and driving strategy alignment
Bonus Skills:
* Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
* Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
* Cloud experience (AWS, GCP)
* Experience integrating with vended applications (SAP, Workday, etc.)