Java Developer

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Full Stack Developer to enhance their web and mobile platforms. The role involves building scalable solutions, collaborating with teams, and influencing technical direction. Candidates should have strong experience in Java and/or Node.js for backend, and proficiency in React for frontend development. This position offers a supportive team culture, the possibility of remote work, and the opportunity to impact real products used by customers.

Benefits

Modern tech stack

Collaborative team environment

Remote working options

Opportunity to influence technical direction

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (Spring) or Node.js on the backend.
• Solid frontend experience with React and modern JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, scalable solutions across backend APIs and web interfaces.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to turn product ideas into features.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-hosted environments.

Skills

Backend development with Java

Node.js

Frontend development with React

Modern JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

Mobile development with React

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

Agile delivery

Collaboration and communication

Job description

MCS is delighted to be working with an innovative, product-led software company. Due to continued growth, they're expanding their Product Development team and are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer to play a key role in shaping the future of their web and mobile platforms.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building real products used at scale, influencing technical direction, and working in a collaborative, modern engineering environment.

The Role

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll work closely with engineers, designers, QA, and product stakeholders to deliver high-quality features across a growing platform. You'll be hands-on across backend services, modern web UIs, and mobile applications, contributing to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term technical strategy.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building clean, scalable solutions across backend APIs, web interfaces, and mobile applications

• Working with modern frameworks and languages including Java, Node.js, React, and React Native

• Collaborating cross-functionally to turn product ideas into well-engineered features

• Designing and integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services

• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-hosted environments

• Helping shape development standards, processes, and team culture

• Championing best practices while keeping delivery practical and user-focused

What They're Looking For

• Experienced software developer in a product-driven environment

• Strong experience with Java (Spring) and/or Node.js on the backend

• Solid frontend experience with React, modern JavaScript (ES6+) or TypeScript

• Exposure to mobile development (Ideally react)

• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines

• Confidence to share ideas, challenge constructively, and collaborate effectively

• A genuine interest in Agile delivery and continuous improvement

Why Apply?

• Product-focused role with real influence over technical direction

• Modern tech stack and engineering-led culture

• Collaborative, respectful team environment

• Allows for remote working (must be based in Northern Ireland)

• Opportunity to work on meaningful software used by real customers

• A company that values quality, autonomy, and innovation

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at [e-mail]

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