Contract Java Engineer

Company: MCS Group
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

MCS Group is looking for an experienced Java Engineer for a contract position in Belfast. This Contract Java Engineer will work as part of a high-performing technology team, delivering large-scale, data‑intensive applications within a fast-paced financial environment. This contract offers the opportunity to work on enterprise‑level platforms, contributing to the development of highly scalable systems using modern Java and cloud technologies.

The Role

  • Design, develop and enhance high-volume, data‑centric Java applications
  • Build scalable and maintainable solutions within a cloud‑first environment
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on architecture, automation, and platform improvements
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
  • Participate in technical discussions, code reviews and solution design initiatives

The Person

  • Strong commercial experience with Java development
  • Experience building or supporting data‑heavy enterprise applications
  • Hands‑on experience with GCP or AWS (cloud experience essential)
  • Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and scalable system design
  • Experience working within Agile engineering teams
  • Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills
  • A background within FinTech or Financial Services is preferred but not essential)

Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Contract: Until End of 2026 IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: Competitive

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026