Engineering Lead & Platform Excellence VP (Hybrid)

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Belfast is looking for an Engineering Lead to oversee application systems and programming activities. This role focuses on modern software engineering practices and working closely with engineering teams to enhance tools and processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in multiple programming languages like Java and Python, alongside a strong understanding of SQL and distributed systems. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits including private medical care and generous leave are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a hands-on Engineering Lead or Software Engineer.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and architecture.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management teams to meet goals and identify system enhancements.
• Resolve high impact problems through complex evaluations.
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers.

Skills

Engineering Lead

Java/Spring Boot

OpenShift

REST

Kafka

Go

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Angular or React

Job description

A leading global financial institution in Belfast is looking for an Engineering Lead to oversee application systems and programming activities. This role focuses on modern software engineering practices and working closely with engineering teams to enhance tools and processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in multiple programming languages like Java and Python, alongside a strong understanding of SQL and distributed systems. A hybrid work model and competitive benefits including private medical care and generous leave are offered.