MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established, Belfast based financial services organisation as they look to appoint an IT Development Lead to head up their in-house development function. This role will be based in Belfast, allowing for hybrid working (flexible 2 in office, 3 from home) after an initial training period.
This is a key leadership role within the wider technology team, offering the opportunity to combine hands‑on development with people leadership, technical direction and genuine influence over the organisation's journey.
The Job
* Lead, mentor and develop a small in-house team of software developers, setting clear objectives and technical standards
* Remain hands‑on with development, contributing to coding, solution design and technical problem‑solving
* Own and manage the development roadmap in collaboration with senior technology stakeholders
* Provide technical oversight across bespoke .NET applications, integrations and third‑party platforms
* Work closely with the wider IT and business teams to gather requirements and deliver high‑quality solutions
* Drive improvements in development practices, including cloud adoption, CI/CD and automation
* Ensure development work aligns with standards
* Act as a key liaison between internal teams and third‑party suppliers
The Person
* Strong background in software development with current or recent hands‑on coding experience
* Proven experience leading, mentoring or technically guiding other developers
* Solid experience with C#/.NET and front end technologies
* Good working knowledge of SQL
* Experience working in cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)
* Comfortable challenging existing approaches and recommending modern, efficient solutions
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
The Benefits / Package
* Substantial Employer Pension contributions at 20%
* Hybrid working after training
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 25 Days leave + 12 Bank Holidays
* Extra day off for your birthday
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rainey@mcsgroup.jobs.
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