Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer with mentoring/leadership Strong background in backend development (Java, C#, or similar) Demonstrated use of AI coding tools in a commercial setting (not just experimentation) Experience improving delivery through modern engineering practices Strong understanding of cloud, DevOps, and scalable systems Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams Responsibilities: Lead a team of engineers (4-5 reports) while remaining heavily hands-on Drive adoption of AI-assisted development Contribute to architecture, technical decision-making, and system design Work closely with Product and Delivery teams Mentor and develop engineers, improving capability and output Influence engineering standards, tooling, and best practices Technologies: AI Backend C# Cloud DevOps Java AWS More: We are MCS Group, partnering with a high-growth, AI-first software company in Belfast. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-assisted software development, backed by a large global parent, blending startup agility with enterprise stability. We provide a competitive salary of circa £70,000, a bonus scheme, hybrid working options, generous annual leave, private healthcare, and a strong focus on learning and development. Join us to be part of a genuinely AI-first engineering environment. last updated 18 week of 2026