Senior Platform Engineer (DevSecOps | Backstage & CI/CD)

Black Duck Software, Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading application security company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced developer to design and implement custom Backstage plugins. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in computer science, with over 4 years in frontend/full-stack development. Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and Python are required, alongside experience with Docker and Kubernetes. This role focuses on enhancing developer productivity and integrating security into DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Frontend/Full-stack development, Platform Engineering, or Developer Experience roles.
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frontend development practices.
• Hands-on Backstage experience: plugin development, software templates, catalog management, and custom processors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom Backstage plugins for CI/CD integration and observability.
• Create software templates for microservices, infrastructure components, and AI/ML applications.
• Integrate with existing toolchain to provide unified developer experience.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

API development

Microservices architecture

DORA metrics

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

A leading application security company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced developer to design and implement custom Backstage plugins. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in computer science, with over 4 years in frontend/full-stack development. Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and Python are required, alongside experience with Docker and Kubernetes. This role focuses on enhancing developer productivity and integrating security into DevSecOps practices.