Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Location: Hybrid (Belfast-based)

Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Incredible Benefits

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of AI and next-generation fintech?

VANRATH is thrilled to partner with one of the world's most influential payments and technology companies to recruit a Software Lead / Senior Software Engineer for its elite Belfast-based team. This is your chance to work on a truly global scale, with technology trusted by household names like Apple, Nike, FedEx, and Facebook.

You'll be instrumental in developing next-gen solutions in fraud detection, real-time transaction processing, and AI-driven innovation - all within a collaborative environment that values talent, impact, and technical excellence.

Why This Role?

  • High-scale, high-availability engineering at its best

  • Java is our first choice - but we welcome all object-oriented developers

  • Hands-on leadership shaping team, product, and tech direction

  • Rare opportunity to build the fintech of the future

Your Mission

  • Lead and build performant, resilient software using Java (or similar OO language) and Spring Boot

  • Architect and implement microservices and RESTful APIs with a cloud-native mindset

  • Champion best practices in CI/CD, testing, and DevOps pipelines

  • Mentor and grow engineering talent, setting the bar for clean, scalable code

  • Work cross-functionally in agile teams to solve complex real-world problems

  • Drive innovation in fraud analytics, data engineering, and AI applications

What You Bring

  • Proven experience in Java or a similar OOP stack (e.g., C#, Kotlin, Scala)

  • Strong grasp of REST APIs, microservices, and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)

  • Agile mindset with strong software engineering fundamentals

  • Passion for innovation, learning, and leading by example

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (Git, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD)

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Bonus Points For

  • Experience in payments, financial services, or fraud detection

  • Familiarity with Big Data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)

  • Exposure to cloud-native architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure)

  • Understanding of TDD/BDD and modern testing frameworks

What's On Offer

  • Hybrid Working - Flexibility with 2 remote days per week

  • Global Impact - Work on systems powering the world's biggest brands

  • Career Progression - Supported by a forward-thinking tech culture

  • Wellbeing Package - Generous holidays, private healthcare, mental health support

  • Excellent Salary + Bonus - High-reward culture with unmatched benefits

If you're a passionate, hands-on software leader eager to make your mark in AI and global fintech, this is your opportunity to step up and stand out.

If you're an experienced engineer looking to lead meaningful projects in a high-impact sector, apply now through VANRATH to learn more about this exciting opportunity.