At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of high-performance systems and robust APIs.
- Company: Fast-growing tech business with a dynamic engineering team.
- Benefits: Up to £100k salary, hybrid work, share options, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Join a culture of continuous improvement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping the future of a scaling company.
- Qualifications: Expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and experience with distributed systems.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 £ per year.
Enso Recruitment are excited to be working with a fast-growing, ambitious technology business who are continuing to scale their engineering team and are now looking to bring a talented Lead Software Engineer on board.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a high-calibre engineer who wants real ownership and genuine influence over the technical direction of a scaling business. You'll lead the architectural design and delivery of mission-critical, high-performance systems, working closely with leadership and a talented engineering team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. It's a role for someone who thinks in systems, builds for scale, and wants to make a meaningful impact at a company that's growing fast and building something genuinely exciting.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of complex architectural decisions, shaping how the core platform is built and scaled over time.
- Drive the design and delivery of secure, high-performance features across mission-critical systems.
- Build and maintain robust APIs that allow global partners to integrate reliably with the platform.
- Work closely with product and engineering teams to turn ambitious ideas into well-engineered, production-ready solutions.
- Raise the technical bar across the team; championing best practices, quality, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Play an active role in developing the engineers around you, sharing knowledge and helping the team grow through hands-on guidance and collaborative code reviews.
About You
- Deep expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript, with a strong background in complex, high-scale backend environments.
- A natural systems thinker. You design for performance, security, and long-term maintainability from the start.
- Solid experience building and scaling distributed systems and RESTful APIs that handle serious workloads.
- Equally comfortable working with engineers and non-technical stakeholders, translating complexity into clarity.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, Agile environment and takes personal ownership of the quality and integrity of what gets shipped.
- Someone who is energised by building not just the product, but the team and culture around it.
Benefits
- Salary: Up to £100k
- Hybrid working
- Share Options
- Brilliant PTO + Birthday Off
- Enhanced parental leave
- L&D budget
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
To find out more about this opportunity, submit your CV, or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today!
Skills: TypeScript, JavaScript, Agile, RESTful APIs
Lead Software Engineer in Belfast employer: Enso Recruitment
Enso Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Belfast that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package, including a pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in software delivery.
