Software Engineer

MCS Group
Belfast, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Code Review Databases Database Applications Python (Programming Language) Node.Js
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NoSQL Commercial Software Software Engineering SQL Databases Cloud Platform System ReactJS Backend Git Kubernetes Code Testing Restful APIs Docker

Job description

and services Build and integrate REST APIs Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code Work with databases and data-driven applications Support applications running within cloud environments Work with containerised applications using Docker Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions Work closely with engineering, product and other technical teams Help troubleshoot issues and improve application performance What We’re Looking For You’ll ideally have 1-3 years of commercial software development experience and a genuine interest in backend engineering. Experience across some of the following would be useful: Node.js and/or Python REST APIs and backend application development SQL or NoSQL databases Git and modern development workflows Docker Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP Automated testing and good software engineering practices Exposure to Kubernetes, React, graph technologies or AI-related development would be useful, but none are essential. More important is a

Requirements

strong foundation in software development, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing your backend and cloud engineering skills. What’s On Offer Modern technology and interesting engineering challenges Support from experienced senior engineers and a solid leadership team Strong opportunities for learning and career development Hybrid working from Belfast Share options Generous annual leave Flexible working practices If you’re an early-career software engineer looking for a role where you can strengthen your backend development skills and gain exposure to modern cloud technologies, get in touch for more information. Salary Up to £45,000 plus benefits. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current and

About the company

Software Engineer -Belfast Hybrid Permanent MCS Group is working with a growing technology company in Belfast that is looking to add 2 Software Engineers to its growing development team. This is a great opportunity for a software engineer with around 1-3 years of commercial experience who wants to build strong backend engineering skills while working with modern cloud technologies and avail of the support of some brilliant leaders in their field along with some of NI’s best and most experienced software engineers. The Role You’ll join an established engineering team building and improving software used by enterprise customers. The role will be primarily backend focused, with exposure to APIs, distributed services, cloud infrastructure and modern software engineering practices. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of real development work while receiving support and mentoring from more experienced engineers. What You’ll Be Doing Develop and maintain backend applications

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