Lead Engineer (AI)

MCS Group are exclusively partnering with a high-growth, AI-first software company in Belfast to recruit a Technical Lead. This is a unique opportunity to join a business operating at the forefront of AI-assisted software development, where up to 50% of engineering output is already delivered using AI tooling.

Backed by a large global parent, this organisation offers the ideal blend of startup agility and enterprise stability.

About the Role

This is a hands-on Technical Lead position where you will play a key role in shaping engineering practices, driving delivery, and embedding AI-first development approaches.

• Lead a team engineers (4-5 reports) while remaining heavily hands-on
• Drive adoption of AI-assisted development
• Contribute to architecture, technical decision-making, and system design
• Work closely with Product and Delivery
• Mentor and develop engineers, improving capability and output
• Influence engineering standards, tooling, and best practices

About You

You will be a strong senior engineer or Technical Lead who combines hands-on expertise with leadership capability.

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer with mentoring/leadership
• Strong background in backend development (Java, C#, or similar)
• Demonstrated use of AI coding tools in a commercial setting (not just experimentation)
• Experience improving delivery through modern engineering practices
• Strong understanding of cloud, DevOps, and scalable systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across teams

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £70,000
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working (1-2 days onsite in Belfast)
• 36 days annual leave (including birthday)
• Private healthcare & enhanced pension
• Strong focus on learning, development, and progression
• Opportunity to work in a genuinely AI-first engineering environment

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at m.rain

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Skills:
AI c# Technical Lead devops aws java

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