Software Team Lead (.Net)

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established, Belfast based financial services organisation as they look to appoint an IT Development Lead to head up their in-house development function. This role will be based in Belfast, allowing for hybrid working (flexible 2 in offfice, 3 from home) after an initial training period.

This is a key leadership role within the wider technology team, offering the opportunity to combine hands-on development with people leadership, technical direction and genuine influence over the organisation's journey.

The Job

Lead, mentor and develop a small in-house team of software developers, setting clear objectives and technical standards

Remain hands-on with development, contributing to coding, solution design and technical problem-solving

Own and manage the development roadmap in collaboration with senior technology stakeholders

Provide technical oversight across bespoke .NET applications, integrations and third-party platforms

Work closely with the wider IT and business teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions

Drive improvements in development practices, including cloud adoption, CI/CD and automation

Ensure development work aligns with standards

Act as a key liaison between internal teams and third-party suppliers

The Person

Strong background in software development with current or recent hands-on coding experience

Proven experience leading, mentoring or technically guiding other developers

Solid experience with C#/.NET and front end technologies

Good working knowledge of SQL

Experience working in cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS)

Comfortable challenging existing approaches and recommending modern, efficient solutions

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

The Benefits/ Package

• Substantial Employer Pension contributions at 20%.
  
  
• Hybrid working after training

• Annual Bonus Scheme

• 25 Days leave + 12 Bank Holidays

• Extra day off for your birthday.

• Holiday Purchase Scheme.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Matthew Rainey at

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