Data Specialist

IT Technical SpecialistBelfast Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

About the RoleAn established and fast-growing financial services company based in Belfast is creating a brand-new IT Technical Specialist role to strengthen its internal technology capability.

This is a hybrid position designed to bridge the gap between a Fractional CIO and a junior IT support colleague. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving productivity through automation, reporting, and system integration, while also supporting the day-to-day running of IT systems.

This role offers exceptional exposure to fintech-style systems and processes, with genuine opportunities to grow into a more senior technical position.

Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and optimise SQL queries and reports using Microsoft SQL Server

Design and implement workflows and integrations using Power Automate

Support and improve system integrations using web technologies and APIs

Assist with IT administration and operational tasks, freeing up senior technical leadership

Act as a technical bridge between business users and IT, translating requirements into solutions

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across the business

Collaborate closely with internal IT colleagues and third-party providers

Required Technical SkillsStrong data skills with Microsoft SQL Server (queries, reporting, analysis)

Hands-on experience with Power Automate

Understanding of APIs and system integration concepts

Solid grasp of modern web technologies

Desirable / Bonus SkillsPowerShell scripting for automation

Experience with HubSpot CRM

Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems

Exposure to Microsoft 365, Intune, or Defender

About YouPassionate about technology and eager to continuously learn

Proactive, methodical, analytical, and well-organised

Comfortable learning new systems and understanding how to learn effectively

Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Flexible to occasionally support early-morning calls with overseas IT providers (e.g. 8am)

Working PatternHybrid: 3 days per week in the Belfast office, 2 days remote

Office-based days are important initially to support learning and knowledge transfer

Salary & Benefits£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (exceptional candidates considered at the top end)

35-36 days annual leave (including Northern Ireland public holidays)

Vitality private healthcare (post-probation), including mental health and wellbeing support

Pension: 3% employer contribution

Training & development, including potential Microsoft certifications after probation (with retention agreement)

Why Join?Well-established business with 30 years of operational history and strong recent growth

Market leader in a niche area of financial services across the UK & Ireland

Rare opportunity in Northern Ireland to gain exposure to fintech-style systems and integrations

Supportive leadership, strong culture, and a genuinely good place to work

Learn directly from senior technical leadership while shaping a brand-new role

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on or .

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