Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: 8 years professional software engineering experience 2 years in a technical leadership or people management role Strong backend expertise (Java, Python, and Spring) Experience working with modern frontend technologies (React, JavaScript) Solid understanding of system design, APIs, and scalable web architectures Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Comfortable leading projects end-to-end while remaining technically credible Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust across teams Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments Responsibilities: Establish and grow the Belfast engineering function Lead, mentor, and support a team of backend and frontend engineers Conduct regular 1:1s, development planning, and performance reviews Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability building locally Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and engineering excellence Lead technical decision-making across client projects Contribute hands-on to backend services, APIs, and architectural design Ensure delivery of scalable, high-quality cloud-native systems Collaborate with product and client stakeholders to shape delivery roadmaps Uphold best practices across testing, CI/CD, deployment, and code quality Optimize agile delivery workflows and sprint processes Remove blockers and ensure delivery consistency Represent the Belfast site within the wider global organisation Build sustainable processes that support long-term team growth Technologies: API Backend CI/CD Cloud Frontend Support Java JavaScript MongoDB PostgreSQL Python React Spring Web More: We are Enso Recruitment, working with a brand new FDI organization setting up a team in Belfast. As the first key technical hire, you will hold the Software Engineering Manager (Site Lead) role, which combines technical and operational leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity to build something from the ground up while remaining technically hands-on. Youll play a foundational role in shaping the local culture, delivery standards, and technical direction of a team delivering high-quality cloud, data, and API-driven systems for enterprise and high-growth clients. We offer a hybrid working model, fantastic PTO and holidays, home office equipment, private healthcare, and regular social events. last updated 7 week of 2026