Site Reliability Engineer (App Dev)

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology organisation is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer. This role involves developing automation tools for network services, enhancing reliability across a sophisticated infrastructure. Ideal candidates have experience in Python, Flask, and REST APIs, and thrive in collaborative, agile environments. Competitive benefits and hybrid working offered.

Benefits

Bonus & Equity Programmes

Private Medical, Dental & Mental Health Benefits

Group Pension, Income Protection & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work & EV Car Schemes

Gym Membership

Generous Family Leave & Education Assistance

Ongoing Training & Certifications

Hybrid Working Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' Python programming experience, ideally with automation projects.
• Skilled in Flask/Django with exposure to REST API development.
• Strong foundation in software engineering practices and DevOps culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and self-service tooling to remove manual effort.
• Deliver full-stack solutions - from engaging front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services.
• Manage infrastructure through Terraform and other IaC tools.

Skills

Python programming

Flask

Django

REST API development

JavaScript

jQuery

HTML5

CSS

Terraform

Linux environments

Agile Scrum

Tools

Terraform

VSCode

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer - Global Network Services Transformation

A leading financial technology organisation is embarking on an exciting journey to transform its Network Services Group, and they're now seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join their growing team.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure reliability. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain self-service automation tools that drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve resilience across one of the world's most sophisticated network infrastructures.

Working with colleagues across the US, UK, India, and Singapore, this engineer will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's automation-first approach, deploying microservices in the cloud and helping shape the future of network reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automation and self-service tooling to remove manual effort.

• Deliver full-stack solutions - from engaging front-end interfaces to scalable back-end services.

• Architect and deploy microservices in GCP/GKE, driving automation and resilience.

• Manage infrastructure through Terraform and other IaC tools.

• Work across Linux environments with VSCode.

• Apply best practice principles (PEP8, SOLID, SDLC, CI/CD, DevOps).

• Build and consume REST APIs using Flask/Django.

• Operate within an Agile Scrum framework, using Bitbucket/Jira.

• Troubleshoot complex problems and deliver robust solutions.

Candidate Profile

• 1-2 years' Python programming experience, ideally with automation projects.

• Skilled in Flask/Django with exposure to REST API development.

• Front-end experience with JavaScript/jQuery/HTML5/CSS is highly desirable.

• Familiar with Terraform or similar IaC tools.

• Comfortable in Linux environments; confident using VSCode.

• Strong grounding in software engineering practices and DevOps culture.

• Excellent communicator with analytical problem-solving skills.

• Experience in networking or security automation is a distinct advantage.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.

• Collaborative team player, willing to share knowledge and support colleagues.

• Innovative thinker, keen to contribute fresh ideas.

Benefits & Perks

This organisation offers a highly competitive package, including:

• Bonus & Equity Programmes + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Private Medical, Dental & Mental Health Benefits

• Group Pension, Income Protection & Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work & EV Car Schemes

• Gym Membership

• Generous Family Leave & Education Assistance (including MBAs/Advanced Degrees)

• Ongoing Training & Certifications

• Hybrid Working Environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or [e-mail].

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 jobs.