Senior Software Engineer (Python/Kotlin)
Senior Software Engineer building backend services, APIs and web applications (with some frontend) for a US-backed cybersecurity software company's growing Belfast team. Core stack: Python, Kotlin, React and AWS. Remote-first role, but applicants must reside in Northern Ireland.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Around 4+ years' software engineering experience, operating at Senior level
- Strong backend development skills and experience building APIs
- Some frontend experience, or willingness to develop skills in this area
- Confidence to get up to speed quickly and contribute to delivery
- Flexible, collaborative approach to working across technologies
- Must reside in Northern Ireland (NI)
Nice to have
- Experience with React or Kotlin
Full description
Senior Software Engineer | Belfast | Remote First
MCS Group is partnering with a US-founded and backed cybersecurity software company to recruit a Senior Software Engineer for its growing Belfast team.
The company builds technology that helps organisations identify vulnerabilities and protect mobile devices. You'll join a small, collaborative engineering team with the energy and ownership of a startup, supported by an established US business.
The role
This is a backend-focused full stack position, working across web applications, APIs and cloud services. The existing stack includes Python, Kotlin, React and AWS, with varied projects and opportunities to work across different technologies.
You'll:
- Build and improve backend services, APIs and web applications.
- Contribute to technical design and project delivery.
- Work independently while collaborating closely with the wider engineering team.
- Take on frontend development where projects require it.
What you'll bring
- Around 4+ years' software engineering experience, operating at Senior level.
- Strong backend development skills and experience building APIs.
- Some frontend experience, or a willingness to develop your skills in this area.
- The confidence to get up to speed quickly and contribute to delivery.
- A flexible, collaborative approach to working across technologies.
Experience with React or Kotlin would be beneficial. Strong engineering fundamentals and a willingness to learn are key.
What's on offer
- Remote-first working, with a Belfast city centre office available - Must reside in NI
- A strong compensation package, with salaries typically above Northern Ireland market rates.
- The opportunity to help shape a growing Belfast operation within a US-founded and backed business.
- Meaningful technical ownership and input into architecture and platform development.
- Varied engineering projects within a small team where your contribution is visible.
To find out more, contact Rachael at MCS Group for a confidential conversation.Skills:
senior software engineer software engineer fullstack software engineer python software engineer react kotlin
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