Engineering Lead (Belfast, NI)

Job description

A growing AI-driven SaaS company is hiring an Engineering Lead to lead delivery and technical direction while remaining hands-on. This role suits a senior engineer or DevOps lead ready to step into people leadership.

As an Engineering Lead, you’ll lead a small cross-functional team, own technical delivery, and work closely with senior stakeholders to scale a secure, high-quality platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable software
• Remain hands-on with complex technical work and code reviews
• Manage, mentor, and develop engineers
• Own sprint planning, backlogs, and agile delivery
• Ensure strong AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices
• Support AI, automation, and CI/CD initiatives
• Embed security best practices and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years’ engineering experience; 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong AWS, DevOps, and cloud-native experience
• Proficient in Java and Python
• Experience with agile delivery and SaaS products
• Understanding of AI, MLOps, and automation
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Comfortable supporting US-based customers

Nice to have: Startup experience, Azure exposure, UX awareness

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£60-90K)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days AL plus bank holidays
• Hands-on leadership role with real ownership
• Collaborative, high-impact engineering culture

Apply today to learn more about this Engineering Lead opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Belfast Metropolitan Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English