C#/.NET Software Engineer | AWS | Modern Cloud Platform

Job Description

My client, a global leader in technology and financial services, is hiring a Software Engineer to join a newly formed engineering team based in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major technology transformation programme, building a next-generation cloud-native platform in partnership with a leading global cloud provider.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Bonus scheme
• Clear career progression
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and distributed architectures

You will be part of a global engineering team delivering innovative technology solutions that support critical business operations. The organisation is investing heavily in modernising its technology landscape, providing an opportunity to work on a high-impact transformation project using modern architecture and cloud technologies. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development and testing of robust software solutions, with a particular focus on back-end services and APIs using C# and .NET. You will work within a cloud-based distributed architecture and have the opportunity to develop your expertise across AWS, Infrastructure as Code and modern software engineering practices. You will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, contributing to solution design, Agile delivery, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The role also provides the opportunity to broaden your technical skill set and develop T-shaped engineering capabilities across different areas of the platform.

The Person

• Professional experience developing software using C# and .NET 8+.
• Strong back-end development experience with C#.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with GraphQL.
• Experience working within technical platform teams delivering reusable services across multiple projects.
• Experience working with Git and modern version control practices.
• Understanding of cloud-based distributed architectures.
• Experience or interest in AWS and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience with or willingness to work with AWS CDK / Infrastructure as Code, with Python preferred.
• Ability to work closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to understand requirements and constructively challenge assumptions.
• Strong understanding of unit testing and automated testing.
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and design decisions clearly.
• Understanding of modern front-end technologies, including CSS preprocessors such as Tailwind.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience within financial services or financial markets.
• Understanding of OTC products or regulatory-driven projects.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Experience working with distributed systems and large-scale technology transformation programmes.

Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks (such as references, criminal record checks, right to work checks) in line with the client or VANRATH's policy.