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  • Principal & Staff Software Engineers - Work from Home  

    - Belfast
    Principal & Staff Software EngineersAt a glancePrincipal or Staff Soft... Read More
    Principal & Staff Software EngineersAt a glancePrincipal or Staff Software Engineer role on a mission-critical payments platformLead engineers and influence architecture, design, and deliveryRemote-first with a Belfast city centre officeStrong salary, excellent benefits, and genuine technical ownershipAbout the Company
    Our client is a global payment technology business operating at significant scale, powering commerce for organisations of all sizes across international markets. Their platforms process high volumes of transactions daily and are designed to operate with exceptional levels of resilience, security, and performance.With a well-established engineering presence in NI, the company continues to invest in building and evolving large-scale, high-availability systems that support critical payment flows across multiple regions.The Role
    The Belfast engineering team builds and maintains a high-throughput payments platform responsible for handling millions of transactions every day, where uptime, reliability, and security are non-negotiable.You'll provide senior technical leadership within the team, working hands-on across complex systems while mentoring engineers at varying levels. You'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, influencing architecture, and delivering features from a long-term product roadmap.Key ResponsibilitiesLead analysis, design, and development of complex, high-throughput software systemsDrive best practices in unit testing, documentation, and code qualityAdvise on testing strategies, validation requirements, and remediation of complex issuesApply strong knowledge of engineering standards, methodologies, and PCI complianceEstimate and plan complex initiatives, projects, and technical improvementsSupport deployment activities across test and production environmentsIdentify issues, assess impact, and communicate solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholdersImprove team effectiveness through ideas, mentoring, and technical leadershipSupport and coach engineers through hands-on guidance and on-the-job trainingWhat You'll needDegree in Computer Science or a related discipline6+ years' commercial software development experienceStrong experience building server-side systems in a.NET environment (C#, .NET)Experience designing and implementing scalable web servicesSolid experience with relational databases such as SQL ServerStrong understanding of design patterns, refactoring, and object-oriented designExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsExperience working in Agile delivery environmentsMust be based in Northern Ireland or within commuting distance to BelfastWhy Apply?Competitive salary up to £70k plus bonusRemote-first flexibility with a modern Belfast city centre office26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate medical and dental coverHigh trust environment with real ownership and influenceStrong focus on engineering excellence and professional growthFor more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Read Less
  • Contract Test Automation Engineer (QA)  

    - Belfast
    Contract Test Automation Engineer (QA) Day Rate: Up to £400 per day (I... Read More
    Contract Test Automation Engineer (QA)
    Day Rate: Up to £400 per day (Inside IR35)
    Duration: 12 months
    Location: Belfast (Hybrid)Ocho is partnering with a high-growth engineering team in Belfast to support the build-out of a brand-new test automation function. This is a greenfield engagement where the successful contractor will help establish automation as a core part of the delivery process, rather than inheriting an existing framework.You will be joining a modern cloud-native platform operating at scale, working alongside experienced engineers to put strong quality practices in place from the ground up. This contract offers genuine long-term stability in the local market and the chance to shape how testing is done across the wider engineering function.This role would suit an experienced Test Automation contractor who enjoys owning frameworks and tooling, or a strong mid-level automation engineer ready to step into a more influential, end-to-end role.The RoleTake ownership of evolving an early-stage automation framework into a production-grade solution.
    Create and maintain automated UI test coverage using Playwright and TypeScript.
    Develop reliable API automation suites to support service-level testing.
    Contribute to performance testing strategy and tooling selection.
    Work closely with developers to embed quality practices across build and release cycles.
    Support continuous improvement of testing processes within CI/CD pipelines.The PersonCommercial experience delivering automation using TypeScript and Playwright.
    Strong understanding of automated testing across UI and API layers, including regression strategies.
    Some exposure to Java is beneficial.
    Experience working in AWS-hosted environments is highly advantageous.
    Background contributing to test framework structure, utilities, or tooling decisions.
    Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines in cloud platforms.
    Confident engaging with engineers and promoting test automation best practice.Contract DetailsDay Rate: Up to £400 per day
    IR35 Status: Inside IR35
    Contract Length: 12 months
    Location: Belfast, hybrid workingApply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Read Less
  • Automation Engineer - Contract  

    - Belfast
    Senior Automation Engineer - 6-Month Contract Belfast, Northern Irelan... Read More
    Senior Automation Engineer - 6-Month Contract Belfast, Northern Ireland | Hybrid (2 days in office)
    Daily Rate: £400 (Outside IR35) The OpportunityWe're looking for a hands-on Senior Automation Engineer for a 6-month contract to accelerate automated test coverage across a high-profile platform. This is a delivery-focused role for someone with strong experience in Cypress and TypeScript, contributing to reliable, maintainable automation across critical user journeys.You'll collaborate closely with QA and engineering teams, improving automation practices and providing practical input to strengthen the overall test automation capability.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, write, and maintain automated UI and API tests using Cypress/TypeScriptContribute to and improve existing automation frameworks and patternsReduce manual regression effort through maintainable automationExecute and debug tests locally and in CI/CD pipelinesIdentify, investigate, and clearly document defectsSupport sprint planning with estimates and input on test approachesCollaborate with engineers to ensure quality is built in earlySupport PCI or compliance-related testing where requiredTech & ToolsCypress / Playwright / TypeScript (preferred)API testing (Postman or equivalent)CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI)SQL & data validationGit version controlJira or similar issue trackingNice to have: Experience with cloud platforms, regulated environments, or data pipelines.RequirementsStrong hands-on automation experience, Cypress/TypeScript preferredAble to prioritise automation based on risk and impactComfortable contributing independently with minimal onboardingCollaborative, proactive, and takes ownership of work and outcomesThis is automation-first, not a manual QA roleWhy Take This Contract?6-month fixed-term contract with competitive daily rate (£400)Hybrid working in Belfast (2 days office, flexible remainder remote)Hands-on role with immediate impact on a high-profile platformOpportunity to shape day-to-day automation practices and strengthen delivery quality Read Less
  • Test Lead/Architect  

    - Belfast
    Test Architect - Fully Remote (NI / Border Counties) - up to £85k (Eur... Read More
    Test Architect - Fully Remote (NI / Border Counties) - up to £85k (Euro-benchmarked)The Role
    We are working with a client we are genuinely proud to partner with, recognised as the leading player in their space and currently scaling rapidly. They are building out a high-performing engineering function and are now hiring a Test Architect to define and mature their overall quality strategy.This is not a hands-on testing role. The focus is on building test strategy, frameworks, governance and processes that enable multiple engineering teams to deliver at pace while maintaining high quality standards. You will work closely with Staff and Senior Engineers in a lean, agile environment where engineering standards and automation maturity are taken seriously.The role is fully remote for candidates based in Northern Ireland or border Ulster counties, with salary benchmarked against Euro markets, offering strong compensation for the local market.What You'll Be Doing
    Owning and evolving the overall test strategy across multiple product teams
    Designing scalable test frameworks and defining automation standards (primarily .NET based systems)
    Defining test plans, coverage models and quality gates across the SDLC
    Partnering with engineering leadership to embed quality into delivery pipelines
    Advising teams on best practices in automation, performance, security and non-functional testing
    Helping move the organisation towards higher test maturity without slowing delivery
    Supporting continuous improvement of CI/CD quality controls and reportingTech Environment
    Primary stack is .NET / C# based microservices and APIs
    Modern cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
    Strong focus on automation and testability rather than manual testingWhat They're Looking For
    Proven experience in a Test Architect or senior quality leadership role
    Strong background in defining test strategies for .NET based systems
    Experience building automation frameworks and quality governance models
    Comfort working in fast-moving, product-led, agile teams
    Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence engineering culture
    Background working closely with senior and staff-level engineersWhy This Role
    Fully remote within Northern Ireland or border Ulster counties
    Salary up to £85k, benchmarked against Euro markets
    Work with a market-leading product company in a genuine scale-up phase
    High impact role shaping how quality is delivered across the business
    Long-term progression into wider engineering leadership if desiredApply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Read Less
  • Senior Software Developer - Java  

    - Belfast
    As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing,... Read More
    As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, delivering, and owning backend systems that support client-facing products. You will work in a collaborative, well-structured engineering environment alongside senior technical leaders, contributing to systems where quality, security, and reliability are essential.What You'll Be Doing:Designing, developing, and owning backend services with a strong focus on scalability and reliabilityWriting high-quality, maintainable code using TDD and BDD practicesParticipating in code reviews and promoting software engineering best practicesBreaking down complex monolithic systems into modern, manageable microservicesCollaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including Senior Staff and Principal EngineersDeveloping software features with a security-first mindsetTriaging, investigating, and resolving production issues and outagesSupporting operational excellence through on-call participationImplementing monitoring and alerting to ensure system health and performanceCoaching and supporting junior engineers, contributing to team capability growthActively contributing to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You'll Bring:5 plus years of experience building backend systems in production environmentsDegree in Computer Science or a related disciplineStrong experience designing and building cloud-native microservicesProven experience developing RESTful APIsProficiency in backend programming languages such as Java or KotlinSolid understanding of software design principles, including SOLID and common design patternsExperience working with relational databases such as MySQLHands-on experience working in Agile delivery environments such as ScrumExperience implementing security best practices and working with compliance requirementsStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex systemsClear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a teamExperience working with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or equivalentWhy Join:Work on core platform services that support complex, high-scale systemsOpportunity to own and influence backend services used across multiple productsStrong engineering culture focused on quality, testing, and securityCollaborative environment with access to senior technical leadershipRole with clear impact on system stability and product capabilityIf you're interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn. Read Less
  • Principal QA Engineer - Python Automation - Hybrid (Belfast)Role Overv... Read More
    Principal QA Engineer - Python Automation - Hybrid (Belfast)Role Overview
    As Principal QA Engineer, you will be the technical authority for automation strategy within a complex, distributed, low latency environment. You'll take ownership of evolving Liquidnet's automated testing ecosystem, shaping best practice, and introducing high impact Python driven automation across the SDLC. This role sits at the intersection of QA, DevOps and architecture, giving you genuine influence over quality engineering standards across multiple teams.Key Responsibilities
    * Provide technical leadership for automation across functional, regression, integration and performance testing
    * Architect, design and maintain advanced Python based automation frameworks
    * Drive the modernisation and optimisation of existing automation tooling and infrastructure
    * Design and implement automated smoke and verification testing for production deployments
    * Mentor and support engineers across QA and development to uplift automation capability
    * Contribute to broader SDLC improvements, reliability initiatives and DevOps alignmentEssential Skills and Experience
    * 7+ years' automated testing experience, ideally within financial services or similarly high reliability domains
    * Expert level Python development skills applied to automation frameworks and tooling
    * Strong understanding of distributed architectures, low latency systems and performance behaviour
    * Deep knowledge of Linux environments, SQL, messaging technologies and integration patterns
    * Proven leadership or principal level influence within Agile engineering teams
    * Ability to drive automation strategy, challenge assumptions and deliver measurable improvementsWhat They Offer
    * Salary up to £65k
    * Flexible hybrid working model
    * Private pension scheme
    * Private healthcare
    * High spec equipment and modern engineering environmentFor more information, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Read Less
  • Contract.NET Developer  

    - Belfast
    .NET Tech Lead Contractor - Belfast (Hybrid)Overview We're partnering... Read More
    .NET Tech Lead Contractor - Belfast (Hybrid)Overview
    We're partnering with a Belfast-based product company that needs a Tech Lead level .NET contractor to help drive delivery on a core platform used across the business. This is a hands-on role with real technical ownership, contributing to both day-to-day development and higher-level architectural decisions.You'll work closely with product, engineering and cloud teams, helping shape solutions while still spending plenty of time in the codebase. The environment suits someone comfortable balancing delivery with technical leadership in a fast-moving product setting.The Role
    You'll take responsibility for designing and delivering scalable services using modern .NET and Azure, guiding technical direction within the team and supporting other engineers through complex problem solving. Expect involvement in system design discussions, cloud architecture decisions, and improving existing pipelines and platform capabilities.You'll also contribute to best practice around testing, deployment, observability and performance, ensuring solutions are production-ready and future-proofed.Tech Environment
    .NET / C#
    Azure (App Services, Functions, Storage, Monitoring, Networking, DevOps)
    Cloud-native and microservices patterns
    CI/CD pipelines
    Data integration and platform servicesExperience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a strong bonus, particularly around data movement, orchestration and integration patterns.What We're Looking For
    Strong commercial experience as a senior or lead .NET developer
    Very strong Azure experience in real production environments
    Comfortable owning technical decisions and contributing to architecture
    Background in product-led engineering teams
    Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
    ADF experience is highly desirable but not essentialContract Details
    Rate up to £500 per day
    Inside IR35
    Start within the next couple of weeks
    Interviews taking place next week
    Hybrid working from Belfast (mix of onsite and remote)Why This Role
    This is a proper technical leadership contract rather than a pure delivery role. You'll influence how the platform evolves, work on meaningful product problems, and partner directly with senior stakeholders while remaining hands-on technically.Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Read Less
  • Production Support- Team Lead  

    - Belfast
    Do you want to lead production support at the heart of a global electr... Read More
    Do you want to lead production support at the heart of a global electronic trading platform?
    Are you ready to shape how production aligns with the business, not just keep the lights on?My client is a global market infrastructure provider operating at scale across financial and commodities markets. They build and support the systems that underpin price discovery, liquidity, and electronic trading worldwide.This is a Production Support Team Lead opportunity based in Belfast, with real ownership. You'll be leading a Level 2 Production Support function, acting as the local escalation point for critical issues, and driving meaningful change in how production services are delivered globally.This is not a passive people-management role. It's hands-on, technically deep, and highly visible to the business.The RoleYou'll lead a Belfast-based Level 2 Production Support team within a global production function. The team supports business-critical trading applications across both on-prem and cloud environments, working closely with development, QA, and global support teams.You'll be responsible for service quality, incident ownership, automation, and setting the standard for how production support operates locally.What You'll Be DoingTechnical & OperationalLead Level 2 support for high-profile, business-critical trading applicationsAct as the escalation point for complex production issues and major incidentsManage Incident, Problem, and Change processes in line with ITIL practicesOversee releases, bug fixes, upgrades, and enhancements into productionMonitor application health, performance, and stability across environmentsOwn and manage application stacks across non-prod and prodCollaborate closely with EMEA and US support teamsLead major incident and project callsDrive automation using scripting and tooling to improve reliability and efficiencyProduce and maintain high-quality runbooks and support documentationLeadership & ManagementLine-manage and develop the Belfast Production Support teamSet performance standards and drive behavioural and delivery objectivesTrack and report on KPIs and service metricsPlan workload, resourcing, and staffing forecastsSupport hiring and internal mobilityCreate learning and development roadmaps for the teamBuild strong relationships with engineering, infrastructure, and the businessWhat You'll BringEssentialProven experience leading a Level 2 Production Support teamStrong Windows Server experienceAdvanced Unix/Linux skillsStrong SQL skills (T-SQL, SSMS)Solid networking fundamentals (ssh, sftp, traceroute, etc.)Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Perl)Strong understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)Experience with monitoring and observability toolsHands-on experience with automation (Ansible, Jenkins, TFS or similar)Confidence owning change management and production riskNice to HaveExposure to cloud or hybrid environmentsCI/CD and DevOps experienceHTML, JavaScript, or CSS knowledgeDeeper database optimisation or advanced SQL experienceThis role suits someone who wants real ownership, enjoys operating in high-pressure environments, and wants to build a high-performing production support function rather than simply inherit one.If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly. Read Less
  • Senior Voice & AV Engineer  

    - Belfast
    Senior Enterprise Voice & AV EngineerLocation: Belfast (Hybrid)About t... Read More
    Senior Enterprise Voice & AV EngineerLocation: Belfast (Hybrid)About the CompanyOur client is a global provider of financial market infrastructure, delivering technology platforms that support electronic trading, market connectivity and real-time data services across financial and commodities markets. Operating across multiple international hubs, their technology estate supports highly available, business-critical systems used by major institutions worldwide. Belfast is a strategic engineering centre within the organisation, supporting core infrastructure and communications platforms at global scale.The RoleThis is a senior, highly technical engineering role within a global Voice and AV engineering function. You will play a key role in shaping and transforming enterprise voice, unified communications and collaboration platforms used across international offices and trading environments.You will lead major migration and modernisation initiatives, including cloud adoption for SBC platforms, replacement of legacy voice gateways, and continued evolution of Microsoft Teams voice and AV environments. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys complex infrastructure, large-scale transformation and solving problems in high-availability environments.Why This Role Is DifferentThis is not a traditional support role. You will be leading enterprise-wide transformation projects, influencing long-term voice strategy, and introducing automation and analytics to improve reliability and operational efficiency. You will work on systems where downtime is not an option, with real responsibility for how global voice and AV services are engineered and delivered.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning, implementing and supporting enterprise voice solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
    Leading migration projects including SBC cloud migrations and replacement of legacy voice gateways.
    Engineering and supporting platforms including AudioCodes SBCs, Cisco CUBEs, unified communications and AV systems.
    Providing advanced troubleshooting across voice, video, collaboration and conferencing services.
    Supporting Microsoft Teams voice, Direct Routing and meeting room environments.
    Developing automation scripts to improve provisioning, monitoring and operational efficiency.
    Building and maintaining proactive monitoring and alerting frameworks.
    Acting as L2/L3 escalation point for complex voice and AV incidents.
    Working within structured change and permit-to-operate processes.
    Collaborating with engineering and operations teams across multiple global regions.Experience & Skills RequiredStrong experience in enterprise voice, unified communications and collaboration platforms.
    Deep hands-on expertise with AudioCodes SBCs including configuration, migration and cloud deployment.
    Strong experience with SIP trunking and enterprise telephony best practices.
    Solid background in IP networking with strong understanding of LAN, WAN and telecom environments.
    Hands-on experience with Cisco Unified Communications platforms and Cisco CUBEs.
    Experience replacing or modernising legacy voice gateways.
    Strong understanding of Microsoft Teams enterprise voice and Direct Routing.
    Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer voice and network issues.
    Comfortable operating in structured, regulated, high-availability environments.CertificationsCCNP or equivalent Cisco Voice / Collaboration certification required.Nice to HaveScripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python or Bash.
    Experience with digital signage or IPTV platforms in enterprise AV environments.
    Exposure to Microsoft Teams Rooms and modern workplace collaboration tooling.
    Experience applying automation or analytics to voice and network operations.
    Strong project delivery experience alongside engineering responsibilities.Working PatternOccasional out-of-hours and weekend work will be required to support major changes and migration activities.Who This SuitsThis role suits an experienced Voice or Unified Communications Engineer who wants to move beyond day-to-day support into enterprise-wide transformation, cloud migration and strategic platform evolution, while remaining deeply hands-on with complex technical environments.Apply here or reach out to Aaron Somers at Ocho for more information via LinkedIn. Read Less
  • Senior.NET Engineer  

    - Belfast
    Are you a Senior Back-End Engineer who likes owning problems end to en... Read More
    Are you a Senior Back-End Engineer who likes owning problems end to end rather than just ticking off tickets?This is a long-term opportunity to join a team that values delivery, curiosity, and building things the right way. You'll be trusted to get on with the work, contribute to technical decisions, and play an active role in how the team operates day to day.You'll fit well here if you:Enjoy taking ownership and seeing work through to productionLike solving problems rather than being handed rigid solutionsAre comfortable working at pace in an agile environmentContinuously look for better ways to write, test, and ship codeActively contribute to team discussions, reviews, and Scrum ceremoniesUse modern AI tools as part of your development workflow and understand how to get real value from themFrom a tech perspective, you'll be working primarily with:.NET on the back endEntity Framework for data accessAzure as the cloud platformThis role suits someone who wants stability, long-term impact, and the freedom to do good engineering without unnecessary process.Feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly with any questions Read Less

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