20 Dec 2025 BBBH61899 Software Engineer/ React - NEW ENTRANT TO BELFAST! £50000.00 - £60000.00 [...]

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing insurtech firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Front-End React Engineer to work on core product features of an innovative platform. The role involves developing React-based applications and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate APIs. Candidates should have strong React and JavaScript skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary and the chance to be part of a high-growth scale-up with real market traction and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Visibility and impact from day one

Opportunity for travel to the US

Qualifications

• Strong experience in React.js, JavaScript - open on levels from mid-senior.
• Experience with frontend architecture and responsive design.
• Comfortable working with REST APIs or GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain React-based frontend applications.
• Turn UI/UX designs into scalable, maintainable components.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Tools

REST APIs

GraphQL

AWS

Job description

MCS Group are thrilled to be partnered with a well-funded insurtech scale-up that has recently closed a major funding round and is entering an exciting new growth phase. Founded over a decade ago, the company has grown from its early product innovation roots into a recognised player in the employee benefits space, providing dental, vision, and complementary insurance products to small and medium-sized businesses across the US.

Over the past 18 months, they've built out a new leadership team with deep expertise across insurance and technology, strengthened their partnerships with leading HR and benefits platforms, and sharpened their strategy to become the platform of choice for insurers.

At the centre of this growth is a modern, AI-enabled platform that powers underwriting, claims, and customer experience - designed for scale, compliance, and innovation.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Front-End React Engineer to join our growing Northern Ireland team. You'll work on core product features of our platform, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and AI teams.

This is a chance to contribute to a fast-growing company and innovative product, gaining exposure to AI-powered solutions while working in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain React-based frontend applications
• Turn UI/UX designs into scalable, maintainable, and responsive components
• Collaborate with backend engineers (Ruby, Python) to integrate APIs and data services
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and cross-browser compatibility
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and team best practices
• Support development of AI/GenAI features, collaborating with core platform teams

Requirements

• Strong experience in React.js, JavaScript - open on levels from mid - senior
• Experience with component libraries, frontend architecture, and responsive design
• Comfortable working with REST APIs or GraphQL
• Exposure to cloud-native environments (AWS a plus)
• Interest in AI/GenAI or willingness to learn
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Bonus: experience in regulated industries

Why join?

• Highly competitive Salary
• Be part of a post-funding, high-growth scale-up with real market traction.
• Work on core platform engineering with visibility and impact from day one.
• Help establish and shape a brand-new NI hub.
• Travel to the US for onboarding and work with a highly skilled team.

🔥 A chance to join a growing insurtech disruptor at a pivotal moment, working on AI-driven innovation and scaling a platform that's set to transform a $100B+ market

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group02896935487or click the apply button below.

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