Lead Engineer

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FinTech organization in Belfast is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to shape technical direction and lead engineering teams. The role involves designing high-performance software systems, mentoring engineers, and driving platform resilience in a hybrid working setting. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, a degree in Computer Science, and expertise in Java. A strong benefits package includes healthcare and enhanced leave, making this an attractive opportunity for senior engineers ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Strong benefits package including pension

Healthcare

Development support

Qualifications

• 10+ years' professional experience in software engineering.
• Strong track record in mission-critical, high-volume applications.
• Strong Java and Object-Oriented Programming expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and evolution of large-scale software systems.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture and development.
• Guide engineers through complex problem-solving.

Skills

Technical leadership

System design

Performance optimization

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Modern front-end frameworks

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - Global FinTech

Location: Belfast (Hybrid Working)

A global FinTech organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing engineering function in Belfast. This is a senior, high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape architecture, lead technical teams, and deliver mission-critical systems operating at scale.

The hiring manager is actively reviewing profiles and keen to engage with candidates who bring strong technical leadership, deep engineering experience, and a proven ability to design and deliver complex platforms.

The Role

As Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of technical direction while remaining hands-on where it matters. You'll work closely with product, delivery and engineering teams to design scalable, secure solutions within a regulated, high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and evolution of large-scale, high-performance software systems
• Providing technical leadership across architecture, development, and delivery
• Guiding engineers through complex problem-solving and technical change
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Product, QA, DevOps and Agile teams
• Mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, reviews and knowledge sharing
• Driving platform resilience, performance optimisation and long-term scalability

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 10+ years' professional experience in software engineering
• A strong track record working on mission-critical, high-volume applications
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineersSignificant experience in system design, architecture at scale, and performance optimisation

Technical Environment

• Strong Java and Object-Oriented Programming expertise
• Experience with modern development practices and cloud-native architectures
• Exposure to technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks is beneficial
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead complex, high-impact systems at global scale
• Strong benefits package including pension, healthcare, enhanced leave and development support
• A role with genuine influence over technical direction and engineering culture

If you're a senior engineer ready to take ownership of architecture, leadership and delivery in a global FinTech environment, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.