backend software engineer jobs in Belfast

You will be working closely with the Machine Learning team; however, you are not required or expected to have background in Machine Learning. This is an applied role, and we are looking to hire a software engineer with experience in cloud computing and distributed systems. In this role, you will:

About Prighter Prighter is a fast-growing LegalTech company building productised services and SaaS solutions for compliance with data protection as well as AI & digital governance regulations. With the mission to enable companies around the world to comply with regulatory requirements for their digital business, our services and SaaS solutions guide our global clients through the increasingly...

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

You will have one staff-level engineering direct report with dotted lines across a team of engineers.

You will be expected to deliver 80% hands-on code development with 20% oversight across our vendors, strategy and a direct report. We can be flexible on title for the right candidate.

You will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

You will work closely with Senior, Staff and Principal Engineers across Belfast and the wider global engineering organisation, contributing to large scale distributed systems while acting as a technical authority within the team. This role offers a strong mix of hands-on development, architectural decision making and mentorship.

Software Engineer Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (Hybrid) Compensation: Open to discussion on compensation based on experience + equity About Opinly At Opinly, we're revolutionizing competitor analysis and SEO automation for digital marketers. Our mission is to empower businesses to stay ahead in the competitive landscape through data-driven decisions. You can learn more about us at...

You will design and build APIs that enable products, partners and AI services to work together, including: Building RESTful APIs using C# .

You will likely bring: Strong experience building backend services in C# .

About the Job This position is for a Senior Software Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. We are looking for an engineer with a strong background in the C# .NET ecosystem, and a preference for candidates with significant experience on AWS. Are you ready for a challenge? We’re looking for a dynamic software...

You will design and deploy robust frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions by utilising your software development knowledge and your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER REMOTE (OPTION TO RELLOCATE) £110K + EQUITY THE COMPANY This innovative AI startup is redefining safety and reliability in AI models. While competitors like GPT and DeepMind struggle with hallucinations and illegal content generation, this company adds safety control layers to ensure AI outputs are trustworthy and compliant. Working with high-profile, they’re building AI...

Software Engineer – £65,000–£85,000 + Equity – Remote (UK) - London office if preferred The Opportunity Join a fast-growing, AI-native software company building workflow automation tools used daily by thousands of professionals across people-heavy industries. The platform removes manual, repetitive work through AI, automation and thoughtful product design, helping teams move faster and focus...

Senior/Lead Software Engineer – Fully Remote (UK) A global B2B SaaS technology business is building out its European engineering hub and is hiring multiple Senior / Lead Software Engineers (JavaScript) to develop and enhance a mission-critical platform used internationally. These are hands-on individual contributor role with strong ownership — ideal for engineers who enjoy building high-quality...

Senior Backend Developer (.NET | AI-First SaaS Platform) Compensation: Competitive, based on location and experience Location: UK or Turkey (Hybrid – Office & Remote) Keepnet is an AI-driven SaaS platform experiencing strong, sustained growth in the UK with growing global momentum, helping organisations manage human cyber risk at scale. With Agentic AI live in production, Keepnet runs...

I'm looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team and help build scalable, cloud-native applications. You'll work across the full development lifecycle, designing and delivering high-quality solutions using Java, TypeScript, and AWS in a modern, agile environment. What You'll Do - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and cloud-native...

Senior Backend Engineer | Fully Remote UK | £70,000-£75,000 | Python | Django | AWS Location: Fully Remote - Candidates MUST be UK based Salary: £70,000-£75,000 + benefits Tech Stack: - Backend: Python (Django) - Frontend: React - Cloud Systems: AWS, Docker Are you a Senior Backend Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of real production systems and shaping how a platform evolves as it...

Senior Full Stack Engineer Remote (UK) | Full time London office available for optional in person collaboration We’re looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to join a small, highly skilled team building a next generation Financial Services Regulatory Compliance platform. This is a hands on role where you’ll work across the stack, leading frontend development with React and...

SoftwareEngineering Team Lead- Northern Ireland A fast-growing technology company specialising in AI-driven insights and automation is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to join its engineering function. This organisation builds scalable, cloud-based products used globally and places strong emphasis on engineering quality, security and innovation within a high-growth environment. The Role: The...

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

Join a growing Belfast tech centre of excellence - Are you an experienced engineering leader looking for a role where you can shape teams, influence strategy, and drive high-quality delivery? - Do you want to lead multiple agile teams in a modern engineering environment that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement? - This is an opportunity to join a well-established yet...