Lead Backend Engineer — Architect & Scale AI Systems

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to own backend systems and manage a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Python or Node.js, strong architectural skills, and a drive for scalable solutions. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 and an attractive benefits package including excellent leave entitlement and share options.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave entitlement

Share options

Qualifications

• Deep commercial experience in backend development with Python or Node.js.
• Strong background in scalable, server-side architecture.
• Experience delivering services at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor backend engineers.
• Define architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Work with product and engineering teams to shape technical solutions.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs.

Skills

Backend development (Python or Node.js)

Scalable, server-side architecture

Agile team collaboration

Technical leadership

Job description

A leading technology firm in Belfast is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to own backend systems and manage a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Python or Node.js, strong architectural skills, and a drive for scalable solutions. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £95,000 and an attractive benefits package including excellent leave entitlement and share options.