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<h3>Welcome</h3>
Working across the UK, Ireland and Internationally, Ocho connects top talent with ambitious companies. From key hires to full team builds in locations like Lisbon, London, Dublin, and Barcelona, we deliver tailored recruitment strategies that support growth and innovation.
Deep sector expertise placing high-impact professionals across the Technology sector, Accountancy &amp; Finance and Executive level search.
Whether you're hiring now or planning ahead, we bring insight, agility and a personal touch to every partnership.
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<h2>Accountancy Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Admin Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Back-End Engineering Jobs.</h2>

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Business Analysts are crucial in translating complex needs into effective strategies. They collaborate with stakeholders to turn requirements into tangible results, bridging the gap between technology and business. Their analytical prowess and market insight are invaluable, as they are able to decipher trends, enabling your organisation to make informed, data-driven decisions. They are the key to understanding and responding to market needs, ensuring your organisation stays ahead of the competition.

<h2>Business Analysts Jobs.</h2>

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A Business Intelligence (BI) Specialist transforms data into actionable insights to support strategic and tactical business decisions. They design and maintain data warehouses, develop reports and visualizations, and manage ETL processes to ensure efficient data integration and accuracy. Collaborating with stakeholders, they provide training and support on BI tools while optimizing performance and maintaining data governance.
Their role is critical in helping organizations leverage data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
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<h2>Business Intelligence Jobs.</h2>

Tired of feeling like just another CV in someone&rsquo;s inbox? At Ocho, we put you at the centre of the process - with the guidance, opportunities, and feedback you actually need to move forward.
Upload your CV once - and let us do the rest. From there, we&rsquo;ll connect you with high-impact roles in innovative tech companies across the UK, Ireland, and beyond - based on your experience, goals, and preferences.
You stay in control:
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Choose the types of roles you want to hear about
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Set your salary expectations, location preferences, and ideal working style (remote, hybrid, in-office)
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Decide how and when we get in touch - no pressure, no endless follow-ups
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We cut out the noise, the repetitive forms, and the generic job alerts. You&rsquo;ll get clear communication and full visibility of your progress at every stage, from intro call to job offer.
And while our systems help keep things smooth, it&rsquo;s our team that makes the difference. Within 48 hours of uploading your CV, you&rsquo;ll hear from a real person - with tailored, actionable advice to help strengthen your profile and sharpen your search.
Whether you&rsquo;re actively applying or just seeing what&rsquo;s out there, Ocho is here to help you find the right fit - not just any fit.
Let&rsquo;s make your next move your best one yet.

<h6>We could tell you what makes Ocho different &mdash; but we&rsquo;d rather let our clients and candidates do the talking. Real stories, real results. Hear first-hand how we&rsquo;ve helped teams grow and careers take off.</h6>

<h3>Jobs</h3>

Not sure where to start with your job search - or even if you should be looking? You&rsquo;re not alone. Career decisions can be complex, but the right support can turn uncertainty into opportunity.
At Ocho, we&rsquo;re here to guide you through every step - whether you're actively hunting for your next role, testing the waters, or simply planning ahead. Wherever you are in your journey, we&rsquo;ll help you move forward with confidence.
Think of us as your career co-pilot.
We partner with some of the most forward-thinking companies across the globe, giving you early access to opportunities you won&rsquo;t find on job boards. With insight-led conversations and real-time market knowledge, we&rsquo;ll help you understand what&rsquo;s out there - and what&rsquo;s right for you.
And it&rsquo;s not just about finding a new job. Maybe you&rsquo;re happy where you are but curious how your salary stacks up? Our salary survey gives you a clear view of how your compensation compares to your peers - using up-to-date data from across the market.
We also offer:
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CV and LinkedIn reviews to help you stand out
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Interview prep and coaching to boost your confidence
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Career strategy sessions tailored to your goals
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Honest, constructive feedback - every step of the way
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It&rsquo;s everything you need in one place - with none of the generic, one-size-fits-all advice. Just real, practical support designed to help you unlock your potential and build a career that works for you.

See What Great Looks Like We don&rsquo;t just talk a good game - we deliver. But don&rsquo;t just take our word for it. Explore our case studies to see how we've helped clients solve complex challenges, build exceptional teams, and scale with confidence.
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The Talent Partner You&rsquo;ve Been Searching For
 At Ocho, we don&rsquo;t just fill roles - we build high-performing teams. From scaling start-ups to supporting global tech leaders, we specialise in connecting you with the kind of talent that transforms businesses.
Our consultants are market-savvy, relationship-driven, and relentless in their pursuit of the right fit - not just on paper, but in culture, capability, and ambition. W
ith a mix of smart tech and human expertise, we move fast, stay flexible, and deliver results that stick.
When you partner with Ocho, you get more than a recruiter - you get a strategic ally invested in your growth.

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<h2>What People Are Saying About Us</h2>
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We could tell you what makes Ocho different - but we&rsquo;d rather let our clients and candidates do the talking. Real stories, real results. Hear first-hand how we&rsquo;ve helped teams grow and careers take off.

<h4>Whatever you need, we&rsquo;re here for you.</h4>

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In every specialism we cover, connecting businesses with top-tier contract-based talent is a crucial part of our service. Whether you're seeking temporary expertise or specific project-based skills, we have the network and knowledge to meet your needs. Our pool of contract professionals is diverse and dynamic, offering flexibility and specialised skills to fit your unique project requirements.
Our expertise in contract recruitment ensures that we match the right talent to the right roles. We understand the importance of finding professionals who can adapt quickly to new environments and deliver results efficiently.
<a href="https://www.ochopeople.com/our-services/contract/">Click here to find out more</a>.
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<h2>Contract Roles Jobs.</h2>

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Cybersecurity roles encompass a spectrum of responsibilities aimed at safeguarding digital assets from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. These roles include security analysts who monitor networks for breaches, penetration testers who simulate attacks to identify vulnerabilities, and incident responders who manage and mitigate security incidents. Additionally, security architects design secure systems, while compliance analysts ensure adherence to regulations and standards. Each role plays a vital part in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in today's digital landscape.
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<h2>Cybersecurity Jobs.</h2>

Data is an essential part of operations for all businesses - we know this firsthand! So, you need expert people to drive, maximise and optimise your data operations. We know and have worked, with the talent you need. Data scientists and analysts tap into insights from data to drive decisions. They apply advanced analysis, machine learning, and programming to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations. Harnessing the power of data, they solve problems and seize opportunities for your organisation.

<h2>Data Science and Analytics Jobs.</h2>

<h2>DevOps Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Executive  Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Finance Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Front-End Development Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Full-Stack Development Jobs.</h2>

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We specialise in connecting organisations with enthusiastic STEM and Computer Science graduates. These individuals bring a blend of adaptability and eagerness to learn to the workplace.
These graduates are ready to apply their knowledge in practical settings and bring innovative solutions and new perspectives to your team.
Their passion for technology and problem-solving makes them invaluable in tech-driven business environments.
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<h2>Graduates - STEM and Computer Science Jobs.</h2>

HR and Talent Management professionals are crucial for your organisational culture. Their expertise in attracting and nurturing talent creates a thriving work environment, as they are the strategists behind recruitment and employee development, driving organisational excellence. Their role goes beyond traditional HR; they are responsible for building a vibrant and dynamic workplace, and ensuring that every team member feels valued, empowered, and engaged. Their contribution is essential in fostering a culture where creativity and productivity flourish. They are integral to building a workforce that is not only skilled but also aligned with your organisation's vision and values.

<h2>HR and Talent Management Jobs.</h2>

Welcome to Ocho &ndash; Recruitment, Reinvented.
Find top talent or your next opportunity at the touch of a button. Powered by AI and guided by industry experts, Ocho makes hiring and job searching seamless.
Harness the power of technology while staying in control. Whether you're a business looking for the right people or a job seeker ready for your next move, our expert team is here to support you every step of the way.

Trusted by global brands

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Take the hassle out of job hunting. With our platform, you&rsquo;re in control&mdash;store your CV in one place, get instantly matched with top roles, and apply effortlessly. Just tell us what you're looking for, and we'll handle the rest.

<h2>Jobs</h2>

<h2>Sectors</h2>

<h2>Find Talent, Fast.</h2>

Once your platforms are live, you’ll need people to manage and maintain them. Infrastructure and support specialists ensure that your systems meet your business needs, evaluate existing tech and determine ways to align your infrastructure to support changing requirements. This infrastructure is found across structured cabling, networks, internet connections and a host of platforms that act as the foundation for your digital and IT operations. So, it’s vital that you find the right infrastructure and support talent that enables your organisation to run smoothly and efficiently.

<h2>Infrastructure and Support Jobs.</h2>

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We work with a range of organisations that are tapping into fresh talent by offering exciting internships to ignite people’s careers. Internships offer a fresh perspective and innovation in your organisation, so we partner with various companies to provide internships that ignite careers and introduce new ideas.&nbsp;
These internships are more than just training grounds; they help to develop a real culture of fresh thinking and creativity.
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<h2>Internships Jobs.</h2>

<h4 data-start="150" data-end="205">Flip the Script: Tell Them About Themselves</h4>
This isn&rsquo;t about repeating what the company already knows. It&rsquo;s about using smart, targeted research to shape powerful answers - and show the interviewer exactly why&nbsp;you belong in their team.
Before you walk into the room (or log on to Zoom), make sure you know:
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What the company does (yes, it&rsquo;s basic - but don&rsquo;t skip it)
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Who their customers are, or who they serve
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What challenges or pain points they might be facing
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What their goals and values are
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What they&rsquo;re working on now - and where they&rsquo;re going
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What their plans are for the next 6&ndash;12 months
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Armed with this intel, you won&rsquo;t just answer questions - you&rsquo;ll connect the dots between their needs and your experience. You&rsquo;ll show how your background, skills, and mindset align with their mission, culture, and objectives.
Wondering where to find all this? Don&rsquo;t worry - we&rsquo;ve got your back.
At Ocho, your dedicated recruiter is already plugged in. We know the hiring manager, we understand the team, and we can give you insider insight you won&rsquo;t find on Google. So ask us! Use us!
And here&rsquo;s the real game-changer: Don&rsquo;t just show that you understand their challenges - show how you can&nbsp;solve them. Come prepared with examples of times you&rsquo;ve tackled similar problems, improved a process, or delivered real results.
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This is how you go from &ldquo;a great candidate&rdquo; to the right hire. And we&rsquo;ll make sure you get there, every step of the way.

<h4 data-start="120" data-end="180">Your Experience Got You Here - Now Let It Work for You</h4>
You didn&rsquo;t come this far just to talk about the next role. You&rsquo;re here because of everything you&rsquo;ve already done - and interviewers want to hear about it.
This is your chance to show how your journey so far makes you the right person for their team.
Talk about your recent achievements. Share the moments you&rsquo;re proud of. Highlight the skills you&rsquo;ve built - and more importantly, how you&rsquo;ve&nbsp;used them to solve problems, drive results, or make a difference.
Whether it's leading a project, improving a process, mentoring a colleague, or adapting to change - that&rsquo;s what sets you apart.
So don&rsquo;t just list responsibilities. Show your impact.
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Own your story. Speak to your value. And let your experience do the heavy lifting. We&rsquo;ll help you frame it in a way that makes interviewers sit up and take notice.

<h4 data-start="140" data-end="178">What&rsquo;s Your Greatest Weakness?</h4>
Ah, the question that makes even the most confident candidates squirm. But here&rsquo;s the truth: it&rsquo;s not a trick - it&rsquo;s a test of self-awareness.
Interviewers aren&rsquo;t expecting perfection. What they do want to see is how honest, reflective, and proactive you are when it comes to your own development.
So no, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a perfectionist&rdquo; won&rsquo;t cut it - it&rsquo;s been said too many times to mean anything.
Instead, choose a genuine weakness that won&rsquo;t impact your ability to succeed in the role. Maybe it&rsquo;s a technical skill outside the scope of the job - but one you're actively working on through courses or projects. Or perhaps it&rsquo;s something more personal, like finding it hard to switch off after work - and you&rsquo;re learning to set better boundaries by using tools that block notifications out of hours.
Whatever you share, the key is to own it. Show that you&rsquo;ve identified the challenge, and more importantly, that you&rsquo;re doing something about it.
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We all have weaknesses - what matters is how we face them. So be real. Be reflective. And show that you&rsquo;re committed to growth.

<h3 data-start="147" data-end="197">Your Turn &ndash; Make It a Two-Way Conversation</h3>
An interview isn&rsquo;t just a test - it&rsquo;s a two-way street. Yes, they&rsquo;re assessing your fit for the role, but this is also your opportunity to figure out if the company is right for you.
Asking smart, thoughtful questions shows genuine interest - and gives you another moment to shine. It signals that you&rsquo;re thinking seriously about the opportunity, the culture, and how you&rsquo;ll contribute.
Here are a few questions worth having in your back pocket:
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What does a typical day look like in this team?
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What made you join this company - and what&rsquo;s kept you here?
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Are there any concerns about my experience that I can address?
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That last one? Gold. It shows confidence, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow.
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<h3 data-start="927" data-end="971">Be Human. That&rsquo;s Who They&rsquo;re Hiring.</h3>
Beyond the CV, beyond the prep, beyond the polished answers - you&rsquo;re a person. Don&rsquo;t lose that in the process.
Let your personality come through. Share the things that light you up outside of work - whether that&rsquo;s travel, sport, gaming, volunteering, or your latest side project. These details create connection and make you memorable.
The secret? Balance. You&rsquo;re not interviewing as a robot - but you&rsquo;re also not just having a chat with a mate. Blend the professional with the personal in a way that shows who you are, how you work, and why you&rsquo;re a brilliant addition to the team.

<h2>Careers Done Differently.</h2>
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<h6>Looking to join a recruitment revolution?</h6>
Good! That&rsquo;s exactly what we&rsquo;re doing, and we need people like you to help.&nbsp;
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Do you have an idea of doing things differently? Great, let&rsquo;s do it.
Want to change the way you structure your day? No problem, we&rsquo;re a flexible workplace.
Looking for unmatched earning potential? You&rsquo;ll have an uncapped commission structure from day one.
We empower you to be the difference - for others and yourself. All you need to do is take the first step.

<h2>The best thing is that your career is your own to create.</h2>

Maybe you&rsquo;ve worked in recruitment before and know it needs to be done differently. Or, do you feel like you&rsquo;ve hit a ceiling in your career and need a fresh challenge?
Well, there are no ceilings here. You&rsquo;ll have everything you need for success - from access to the latest AI tools to unbeatable recruitment technology.
You&rsquo;ll have everything you need for success - from access to the latest AI tools to unbeatable recruitment technology.

<h4>We&rsquo;re on the lookout for tech experts who want to make an impact on others, build careers, scale teams and of course, have fun along the way.</h4>
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Everyone gets nervous - that&rsquo;s normal. But preparation? That&rsquo;s where the magic happens. And that&rsquo;s where we come in.
At Ocho, we don&rsquo;t just send you into an interview and wish you luck. Our team has been on both sides of the table, so we know exactly what hiring managers are looking for - and how you can stand out.
Not sure where to start? We&rsquo;ll guide you through every step, from what to say (and what not to) to how to frame your experience with confidence and clarity.
Because when you walk into that room, we want you walking in ready.

<h4 data-start="99" data-end="147">Interviews Don&rsquo;t Have to Be Intimidating</h4>

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Machine learning specialists develop, test, and refine models to ensure accuracy, gathering and preprocessing data, selecting and optimizing algorithms, and performing feature engineering. They train, evaluate, and implement models using frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, deploy and monitor these models, troubleshoot issues, and update them as needed.
Collaborating with stakeholders, staying updated with advancements, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards are also key responsibilities. Recruiting skilled machine learning talent is vital for driving innovation and achieving strategic goals.
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<h2>Machine learning Jobs.</h2>

With management and senior appointments, visionary leadership is key. These people devise strategies whilst also inspiring teams towards shared goals - their decision-making and leadership skills are exactly what you need to steer your organisation’s long-term success. These leaders are the ones to look for when navigating complex business environments. Their ability to transform challenges into opportunities is unmatched, guiding your organisation to new heights. They're more than just managers; they are the driving force behind your success. As visionary leaders, they are instrumental in shaping your organisation's future, ensuring sustainable growth and success.

<h2>Management and Senior Appointments Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Marketing Jobs.</h2>

<h4>Ocho People is a recruitment agency in Belfast built around one idea - Hiring is too important to be treated as a transaction.&nbsp;</h4>
Working as a recruitment agency across Northern Ireland and as a recruitment agency in Dublin, our team brings more than 100 years of combined recruitment experience to every client and candidate we work with, and we understand what it actually takes to build successful teams and scale ambitious businesses in these markets.
Our background spans industries and every stage of business growth. As a recruitment agency in Belfast, we've partnered with start-ups finding their first ten hires, and as a recruitment agency in Dublin, we've helped scale-ups build out leadership teams under pressure. Across Northern Ireland more broadly, we work with established brands protecting and evolving high-performing functions. That range matters because no two hiring challenges look the same, and a recruitment partner who's only ever worked in one lane can't offer the perspective businesses need when the stakes are high.
What sets us apart isn't just the breadth of our experience, it's how we use it. We don't believe in reducing recruitment to a stack of CVs and a keyword match. We bring insight into what's actually happening in the Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin job markets, instinct built from years of reading people and situations, and a genuine understanding of what great talent looks like in practice, not just on paper. That's the difference between filling a vacancy and building a team that lasts.
At Ocho, recruitment isn't just a service we offer, it's a craft we've spent years refining as a leading recruitment agency in Belfast and Northern Ireland. We've lived through the highs of placing exactly the right person in exactly the right role, and the lows of tight markets, difficult searches, and hiring cycles that test everyone involved. We've supported candidates across Belfast, Dublin, and Northern Ireland through some of the most significant, career-defining moves of their working lives, and we've helped businesses make hires that shaped their next chapter of growth. That experience means we know how to move fast without cutting corners, think strategically under pressure, and deliver results without unnecessary process or empty promises.
We're also, simply, real people who care about real outcomes. Recruitment can be an impersonal industry, but that's never been how we operate. Whether you're a business leader working with a recruitment agency in Belfast to build out your team, or a candidate working with our recruitment agency in Dublin to navigate your next career move, you'll find a team at Ocho who is genuinely invested in getting it right, not just getting it done. We back that commitment with the depth of experience, local market knowledge, and hands-on support to make it happen.
If you're looking for a recruitment agency in Belfast, a recruitment agency in Dublin, or a recruitment partner anywhere across Northern Ireland, Ocho People is ready to help you get there.

<h5 style="text-align: center;">Find Your Next&nbsp;Ready-to-Hire Tech Team Member</h5>
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Welcome to our candidate pool, your gateway to skilled tech professionals eager to join your team. Whether you're a hiring manager, recruiter, or team leader in need of immediate talent, you've landed in the right place.
Here, we feature our latest available candidates, specifically highlighting individuals ready to join your team with less than one month's notice. They are available for full-time roles or as contractors. Our carefully curated selection ensures you have access to top-tier talent precisely when you need it most.
Feel free to reach out to us at hello@ochopeople.com to inquire about any of the showcased candidates. Moreover, share your specific requirements with us, as we may already be acquainted with someone who perfectly fits your needs.
At Ocho, our mission is to connect you with the talent necessary to propel your projects forward. Let's work together to find your next invaluable team member.

At Ocho, we specialise in tailored talent solutions that help technology businesses grow and scale effectively. With deep expertise in the UK, Irish, and international tech markets, we offer flexible recruitment models to meet the specific needs of each client - whether you're hiring one specialist or building an entire team.
<h4 data-start="554" data-end="583">Retained Recruitment</h4>
Our retained model is ideal for critical hires or niche roles where a high level of market insight, confidentiality, and commitment is essential. We partner closely with clients to manage the entire process from market mapping and proactive headhunting to offer management, ensuring a seamless experience and the successful appointment of top-tier talent.
<h4 data-start="941" data-end="970">Embedded Recruitment</h4>
For companies scaling rapidly or looking to build internal hiring capabilities, our embedded solution places experienced Ocho recruiters within your business. We act as an extension of your internal team, bringing in-house recruitment expertise, tools, and processes to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate experience - without the overheads of building a permanent team.
<h4 data-start="1347" data-end="1376">Contract Recruitment</h4>
Ocho offers rapid access to skilled contractors for both short- and long-term projects. Whether you need interim support, project-based expertise, or flexible resourcing during periods of change, our contract recruitment services ensure you have the right people, at the right time, with minimal disruption.
<h4 data-start="1686" data-end="1726">Project-Based &amp; Team Build-Outs</h4>
We support start-ups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients with multi-hire campaigns, new location launches, and full team build-outs. From engineering squads and product teams to data and DevOps, we deliver tailored hiring plans with speed, precision, and a strong cultural fit.
<h4 data-start="2005" data-end="2052">Market Entry &amp; International Expansion</h4>
Expanding into a new market? We&rsquo;ve helped companies establish engineering hubs across Europe, including Lisbon, Barcelona, and Belfast. We offer local insight, market validation, salary benchmarking, and hiring strategy to help you make informed decisions and hit the ground running.
<h4 data-start="2338" data-end="2387">Candidate Experience &amp; Employer Branding</h4>
Beyond just filling roles, we help you elevate your employer brand through a strong focus on candidate experience, inclusive recruitment processes, and authentic storytelling. Our team works with you to ensure your values, culture, and opportunities resonate with the right talent.

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<h2>What People Are Saying About Us</h2>

You can only stay up-to-date on the latest news if the experts are. Until now.&nbsp;
Hear from experts in technology, law and recruitment, where we take a deep dive into the latest trends and developments that are changing our landscape.&nbsp;
From AI-powered resume screening and chatbots to virtual interviewing and predictive analytics, we cover it all.&nbsp;
Whether you're seasoned in AI or just starting out, The Ocho 8 is a must-listen. That&rsquo;s the only thing AI can&rsquo;t do for you - yet!
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Product Managers are at the forefront of converting market opportunities into successful products. They guide product development, ensuring solutions meet and exceed market expectations, with their strategic insight and innovation being crucial to developing standout products.
They play a key role in bridging the gap between ideas and market success. Their ability to turn concepts into impactful products is invaluable in the competitive tech market.
Their work involves not just managing product development but also shaping products that resonate with users. They drive innovation, all whilst making significant impacts in the market.
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<h2>Product Management Jobs.</h2>

These are the people that set your projects up for success. They meticulously plan, execute, and deliver, ensuring each project's objectives are met with precision. Their expertise lies in coordinating teams, managing resources, and mitigating risks. Adaptable and proficient in problem-solving, their experience ensures that projects transition smoothly from start to finish, bringing efficiency and excellence to your operations. They are essential for ensuring that projects are not just completed, but also meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. Their role is critical in maintaining the integrity and success of your project initiatives.

<h2>Project Management Jobs.</h2>

<h2>Quality Assurance Jobs.</h2>

Stay Ahead, Because We Are. When the market moves, so do we - tracking trends, uncovering insights, and sharing what matters most.
Our resource hub is built for busy people who want to stay informed without the fluff. Whether you're into quick reads, in-depth whitepapers, or prefer learning on the go with a podcast, you'll find something that fits your style.
Explore our latest blogs, insights, and expert commentary - designed to keep you one step ahead.

Sales and Account Management professionals are crucial for driving growth and building strong connections - they negotiate, drive revenue, and establish lasting partnerships. Understanding the nature of their respective markets, they tailor their strategies to align with client needs. They are not just salespeople; they are the bridge between your products and services and your customers. Their skills in identifying and leveraging growth opportunities make them indispensable in any tech-oriented business, and they are the champions of your organisation's ongoing success and expansion.

<h2>Sales and Account Management Jobs.</h2>

With the influx of tech comes the need for fantastic teams to implement, monitor and oversee it - that&rsquo;s where we come in.
No matter what kind of organisation you are, we can help you find the tech-first talent you need across a range of specialist areas:

Software developers are the people that bring your platforms to life. Businesses rely on software development skills to support the platforms that they build and ensure that their products maintain a key competitive edge. With a blend of technical skill in creating efficient code and the know-how to build reliable software, software developers deliver high-quality, technical products that put your services front and centre. Our specialist team can source and place incredibly skilled people who have experience in developing market-leading software. This means you can expect your new software developers to hit the ground running, be a great culture fit, and optimise your software development operations straight away.

<h2>Software Development Jobs.</h2>

Be prepared. Be curious. Be yourself. That&rsquo;s your power.

<h4>The best interviews feel like conversations - not interrogations.</h4>

<h2>Meet the Team.</h2>

Long-term success needs long-term employees. If you need a replacement for someone in your team, or you’re on the expansion track, we can help. Our permanent recruitment solution is more than taking a brief and sending you CVs. We find out what you need, get to know your company, and show you the candidates that are an ideal match. Whether you’re at the start of your journey with us or you’ve made your hire, we set you up for success.We’ve got a real passion for ambitious plans - and if they’re the kind of ideas you’ve got, we can help.

<h2>Technical Writing Jobs.</h2>

Your customers want (and deserve!) a first-class experience when they engage with you, so app and web development are crucial to making a great impression, especially when you have a brand that needs to appeal to a digital audience. You should be able to offer a clear and user-friendly design that enables you to stay ahead of your competition whilst engaging your audience. With key insight into user behaviour, creating wireframes and prototypes, and actioning feedback for continued development, UI and UX designers are crucial in creating exceptional digital platforms.

<h2>UX/UI &amp; Design Jobs.</h2>

Research and Trends From OchoWe’re great at what we do. A bold claim, we know - but don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at our case studies to find out what our clients say about us.<h6> </h6>

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Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Full-time
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<ul>
<li>Role:&nbsp;Backend Software Engineer</li>
<li>Location:&nbsp;Belfast - Hybrid (3 days in office)</li>
<li>Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-time</li>
<li>Stack Highlights:&nbsp;Go or Java | AWS / GCP / Azure | Microservices | CI/CD</li>
<li>Environment:&nbsp;Product-driven, cloud-native engineering team</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Who You'll Work For
Our client is a product-driven technology organisation with a Belfast-based engineering hub. The team builds and operates large-scale, cloud-native backend systems, working with modern tooling across distributed infrastructure. Engineering ownership is strong here - individuals are trusted to take features all the way from concept to production, contributing to architectural thinking and long-term platform health alongside daily delivery work.
&nbsp;
What You'll Be Doing
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll be embedded in a collaborative engineering team focused on building reliable, scalable services. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Designing, building and maintaining backend services in a cloud environment</li>
<li>Taking full ownership of features from concept through to production</li>
<li>Optimising application performance and system reliability</li>
<li>Contributing to architectural decisions and system design discussions</li>
<li>Supporting capacity planning and ongoing service scalability</li>
<li>Participating in peer code reviews and technical knowledge-sharing</li>
<li>Collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps and product teams</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Your Impact
In this role you'll have direct influence on the quality and resilience of systems that operate at scale. Your contributions to architecture, performance and code quality will shape the platform's long-term direction. By working across engineering and product teams, you'll help ensure that technical decisions align with broader business goals &mdash; and your voice will be heard in the room where those decisions are made.
&nbsp;
What We're Looking For
Essential
<ul>
<li>Degree in a relevant technical discipline</li>
<li>Solid commercial experience in backend software engineering</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Go or Java</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure)</li>
<li>Knowledge of distributed systems, databases and messaging systems</li>
<li>Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and microservices architectures</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Experience in high-throughput or large-scale production environments</li>
<li>Exposure to infrastructure-as-code or platform engineering practices</li>
<li>Familiarity with observability tooling (logging, tracing, metrics)</li>
<li>A track record of contributing to architectural or technical roadmap decisions</li>
</ul>
What's In It For You
<ul>
<li>Work on large-scale distributed systems with real engineering complexity</li>
<li>Exposure to modern cloud tooling and an evolving technology stack</li>
<li>Strong culture of technical ownership &mdash; engineers lead, not just execute</li>
<li>Hybrid working model with a tight-knit Belfast-based team</li>
<li>A collaborative environment where your technical input genuinely matters</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
If you're interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.

Backend Software Engineer

Java Technical Specialist (Low Latency)
At a Glance
<ul>
<li>Senior individual contributor role in a high-growth prediction markets trading firm</li>
<li>Core stack: Java, Kafka, Aeron, FIX Protocol exchange and clearing infrastructure</li>
<li>Salary: &pound;80,000 - &pound;100,000 + highly attractive bonus package.</li>
<li>5+ years experience required - strong fintech or financial markets background essential</li>
</ul>
bout the Company
Our client is a specialist prediction markets trading firm, operating at the frontier of financial markets in partnership with major institutional players. They are building the premier prediction market platform, empowering traders to take positions on real-world events and generating market-driven forecasts for decision makers. The engineering team is lean, highly skilled, and building infrastructure that operates at genuine exchange scale.
The Role
As a Java Technical Specialist you will contribute to the development of a high-throughput matching engine and clearing system at the core of the firm's trading platform. Working alongside Staff Engineers, you will take full ownership of significant components and features, with genuine input into architectural decisions. This role suits an engineer who is comfortable working in a production financial environment, motivated by complex performance challenges, and ready to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the design and architecture of core exchange and clearing infrastructure</li>
<li>Design and implement features within the matching engine, order management systems and clearing workflows</li>
<li>Build ultra-low-latency messaging architecture using Aeron and related frameworks</li>
<li>Implement customer-facing API interfaces using FIX, REST and WebSocket protocols</li>
<li>Build fault-tolerant distributed systems using Kafka, PostgreSQL and in-memory data structures for hot-path processing</li>
<li>Profile, benchmark and tune system performance at the JVM level</li>
<li>Participate in on-call rotations and respond to production incidents requiring deep technical troubleshooting</li>
<li>Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into production-quality implementations</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need
Essential:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of professional software engineering experience building high-performance distributed systems</li>
<li>Strong Java proficiency including concurrency, memory management, JVM behaviour and performance optimisation</li>
<li>Experience with Kafka and relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL</li>
<li>Familiarity with low-latency or high-throughput production environments (10,000+ messages/second, low-millisecond latencies)</li>
<li>Understanding of network protocols with experience implementing REST and WebSocket APIs</li>
<li>Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline</li>
<li>Eligibility to work in the US on a permanent, indefinite basis (no visa sponsorship available)</li>
</ul>
Desirable / Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>Experience with Aeron or other low-latency messaging frameworks</li>
<li>FIX protocol experience in a trading or exchange environment</li>
<li>Exposure to derivatives, futures, options or prediction markets</li>
</ul>
Why Apply?
<ul>
<li>&pound;80,000 - &pound;100,000 salary with a highly attractive bonus and benefits package.</li>
<li>Genuine architectural ownership at component level not a ticket-driven role</li>
<li>Work on exchange-grade infrastructure at real production scale</li>
<li>Join a well-backed, high-growth firm at an early and formative stage</li>
<li>Build alongside senior engineers from top-tier financial markets backgrounds</li>
</ul>
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the criteria for this role and are excited about the opportunity, please apply via the link. Alternatively, reach out to Phil Gamble directly for an informal chat via LinkedIn or WhatsApp.
About Phil Gamble: Phil Gamble has over 21 years of experience recruiting in global software engineering markets, delivering high-quality technical hires for scaling organisations. His relationship-driven approach ensures candidates are supported throughout the entire process.
Recent LinkedIn Testimonials: "I cannot recommend Phil and Ocho enough&hellip;Phil is a professional who does not treat his candidates as resources&hellip;" "Phil was by far the best recruiter I have ever dealt with&hellip;I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Phil to my friends or colleagues." "Phil has helped me find new roles more than once&hellip;he takes the time to understand what I'm looking for&hellip;"

Java Technical Specialist (Low Latency)

Engineering Manager
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior engineering leadership role leading a team building software used by millions of consumers worldwide.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Belfast, hybrid working.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary on application.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A genuine blend of people leadership and technical influence, sitting inside the wider product leadership team.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Direct input into product strategy and roadmap, not just delivery.
&nbsp;
The Role
This is a chance to lead a high performing engineering team at the heart of a product used at genuine scale. You will sit within a wider leadership group, working hand in hand with product management and product design to shape what gets built next, not just how it gets delivered. You will be trusted to develop your people, protect their focus, and make the calls on where speed matters and where long term engineering health matters more. If you want a role where your leadership is felt in the product itself, not just in a org chart, this is it.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead, coach and grow a team of engineers, embedding strong agile working practices.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Drive team performance and product delivery in line with wider business goals.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner closely with product management to shape and prioritise the product backlog.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide technical oversight and direction, working across teams and functions.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Balance speed to market against long term engineering decisions and technical debt.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify opportunities for your team's professional growth and act on them.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anticipate future hiring needs and partner with talent teams to recruit strong engineers.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deliver honest, regular feedback and formal performance reviews.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flag risks around scalability, performance, security and operational readiness early.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stay close to the tools, technologies and challenges your team faces day to day.
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential: 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years as a people manager or lead.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience working within an agile software development environment.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong communication skills, able to present clearly to stakeholders and clients at all levels.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An analytical, data driven approach to decision making.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Comfort balancing speed to market with long term engineering investment.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A genuine passion for people management, mentorship and career development.
&nbsp;
Desirable: Nice to have, not essential.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience mentoring engineers into their own leadership paths.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Background in a fast scaling SaaS or consumer technology platform.
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary on application, tailored to your experience.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible working from Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A seat at the leadership table, with real influence over product direction, not just delivery.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work on a product used by millions of consumers and thousands of brands and retailers worldwide.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a business independently recognised as a Great Place to Work, with a culture built on transparency, trust and doing right by the customer.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genuine investment in your own growth as a leader, alongside your team's.
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A company still innovating and growing after two decades, rather than standing still.
&nbsp;
Next Steps
If this sounds like the leadership move you have been waiting for, get in touch with Chanel Gillen at chanel@ochopeople.com, or connect on LinkedIn, to find out more and see your CV in front of the client.

Engineering Manager (Exclusive)

Senior Software Engineer (.NET/C#) - Belfast
&nbsp;
At a Glance
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior-level .NET/C# engineering role with an established financial technology business
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working... 3 days per week in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary up to &pound;60,000
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modern, spacious Belfast offices with a strong culture and genuine progression
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a high-performing engineering team building business-critical, real-time systems
&nbsp;
About the Company
This is an established provider of technology and data solutions to global financial markets, helping clients make better-informed, real-time decisions. The Belfast office operates from modern, spacious premises, with a collaborative culture, strong staff retention and genuine opportunities for progression.
&nbsp;
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering business-critical software across the full development lifecycle, working within an Agile, cross-functional engineering team. You will work closely with senior engineers and architects to design and deliver scalable, resilient solutions, taking ownership of key features from design through to release. This role suits an experienced, delivery-focused engineer who is comfortable balancing hands-on technical delivery with mentoring and driving best practice across the team. You will also help shape how the team adopts AI-enabled development tools within a strong governance framework, keeping code quality and delivery velocity high.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with senior engineering leads to design solutions aligned with the wider technology strategy
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own the design, development and delivery of key features end-to-end
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner with QA to embed robust testing practices and maintain defect-free delivery
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Champion engineering best practice, including unit testing, code reviews and maintainable design
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity and code quality within a well-governed framework
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance and scalability
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mentor junior engineers and support a collaborative, high-performing team culture
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communicate progress, risks and dependencies proactively, escalating early where needed
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5+ years' experience as a Senior Software Engineer in a complex, delivery-focused environment
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong expertise in .NET (C#) across modern .NET Framework and .NET Core
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience building distributed, real-time systems and scalable components
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid relational database experience (e.g. MS SQL Server, MySQL), including schema design and optimisation
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in WPF application development
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on experience with event-driven and asynchronous messaging architectures
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitHub/GitLab)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working knowledge of Agile methodologies across geographically distributed teams
&nbsp;
Desirable / Nice to Have:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience within financial services or trading platforms
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of the FIX protocol
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to Java and/or JavaScript
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary up to &pound;60,000
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working... 3 days per week in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a business at the forefront of financial markets technology
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modern, spacious Belfast offices with a strong collaborative culture
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong staff retention and genuine, structured progression opportunities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work alongside senior engineers and architects on business-critical systems
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to AI-enabled development tooling within a well-governed environment
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
&nbsp;
Next Steps
Interested in finding out more? Reach out to Eve Geddis on LinkedIn or send your CV to eve@ochopeople.com.

Senior .Net Engineer 

Senior Staff Software Engineer
Belfast (Hybrid) | Full-time
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own systems running close to 10,000 automated reports every week for global retail brands
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior Staff-level technical leadership, not just delivery
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Java/Python stack on AWS, with real architectural influence
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &pound;90,000- &pound;120,000
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a business that has grown from one office to a multi-continent operation in two decades
About the Company
Since launching in 2005, this business has scaled from a single US office into a genuinely global operation across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, now connecting thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers. It's been named a Great Place to Work in the US, Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK, a reflection of how it treats the people building that growth.
The Role
As Lead Engineer for the Portal Reports and Insights application team, you'll design and implement distributed, fault-tolerant systems powering reporting and analytics used by clients worldwide, systems that run nearly 10,000 reports every week. You'll lead software initiatives from concept to delivery, set the technical bar for the team, and mentor engineers as you go.
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design and implement distributed, fault-tolerant reporting and insights systems
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead software initiatives end-to-end, from conception through to delivery
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Drive engineering best practice across the wider team
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build analytical dashboards and data visualisations used directly by clients
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mentor engineers and support their technical growth
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner cross-team to keep performance and reliability high at scale
Essential:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7+ years building and supporting scalable, distributed systems with open-source tools
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on OOP experience (Java/C++) plus a scripting language (Python/Ruby)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience writing complex SQL (PostgreSQL a plus)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with an API framework such as Spring Boot
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with a public cloud provider, AWS preferred
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience
Desirable:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deeper AWS experience: CloudFormation, EMR, S3, EC2, CloudTrail
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with data visualisation tools such as D3.js, Tableau or Looker
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible working model based in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior Staff-level scope with genuine end-to-end ownership
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Systems used at genuinely global scale, nearly 10,000 reports a week
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A company independently certified as a Great Place to Work in seven countries
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real mentoring and technical leadership opportunity
Next Steps
Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Get in touch with Chanel at chanel@ochopeople.com, or connect on LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Exclusive)

AI/ML Engineer
Belfast (Hybrid) | Full-time
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build the AI/ML models that turn billions of pieces of consumer feedback into trustworthy insight
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work directly on NLP, personalisation and content-quality models at genuine production scale
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Python/cloud stack, with real scope to bring in LLMs and generative AI
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a company independently certified as a Great Place to Work in seven countries
About the Company
Since 2005, this business has grown from a single office into a global operation spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, now connecting thousands of brands and retailers with billions of consumers through user-generated content at genuinely massive scale. That scale is exactly why AI and ML sit at the centre of the product, not on the sidelines, and the company's culture has been externally recognised as a Great Place to Work in the US, Australia, India, Lithuania, France, Germany and the UK.
The Role
You'll join a team using machine learning to make sense of an enormous, constantly growing volume of reviews, questions and user-generated content, from spotting low-quality or fraudulent content to powering personalisation and search relevance for shoppers. It's a role with real production exposure: your models won't sit in a notebook, they'll run against live consumer traffic, at a scale most engineers never get to work at.
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design, train and deploy ML models for content moderation, quality scoring and personalisation
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply NLP techniques to extract insight and structure from unstructured consumer content
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluate and integrate LLMs and generative AI where they add genuine product value
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build and maintain robust MLOps pipelines for training, deployment and monitoring
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner with data engineering to ensure models are fed clean, reliable data at scale
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor live model performance and iterate based on real production feedback
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate ML capability into shipped features
Essential:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5+ years building and deploying machine learning models in production environments
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practical experience with NLP techniques and unstructured text data
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with a public cloud provider (AWS, GCP or Azure) for ML workloads
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid understanding of MLOps: model deployment, monitoring and retraining pipelines
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical thinking and the ability to communicate ML concepts to non-technical teams
Desirable:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on experience with LLMs or generative AI in a production setting
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with recommendation systems or personalisation at scale
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working model based in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Genuine production-scale ML, not proof-of-concept work
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Direct exposure to LLMs and generative AI applications
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A company independently certified as a Great Place to Work in seven countries
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A culture that rewards curiosity and staying ahead of emerging AI techniques
Next Steps
Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Get in touch with Chanel at chanel@ochopeople.com, or connect on LinkedIn for a confidential chat.

Senior AI/ML Engineer (Exclusive)

Backend Engineer (Python)
Distributed Systems &amp; Cloud Security
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solve genuinely hard distributed systems problems at a company scaling fast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working, globally distributed team
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grown from a standing start in 2022 to 300+ employees, 150+ enterprise customers and $430M+ raised
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Competitive salary plus stock options
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Data-intensive stack across Neo4j, ElasticSearch, TimescaleDB, Redis and RabbitMQ, on AWS, GCP and Azure
&nbsp;
About the Company
Our client is a runtime-powered Cloud &amp; AI security platform trusted by hundreds of enterprises worldwide, including several household-name retail, media and travel brands. Founded in San Francisco in October 2022, the business raised $80 million in its first twelve months alone, followed by a $100 million Series A and, most recently, a $250 million Series B. It has grown to more than 300 employees and 150+ enterprise customers in under four years, and has been named to Fortune's Cyber 60 three years running, Forbes Cyber60, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 and CRN's AI 100, while holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Gartner Peer Insights. This is still a young company on a very steep growth curve, and there is real room to make your mark.
&nbsp;
The Role
If you want engineering problems with real teeth, this is that role. This Backend Engineering team is constantly wrestling with how to process, correlate and act on runtime data at enterprise scale, across graph databases, event streams and messaging systems, all while keeping the platform fast, stable and secure. You will take features from first design through to production, work hands-on across Kubernetes and every major cloud provider, and have your fixes and decisions felt by customers almost immediately given how early stage this still is.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own projects end to end, from design and development through to deployment, monitoring and maintenance in production
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Contribute to technical and architectural decisions on complex, data-intensive systems
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct thorough design and code reviews
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Continuously analyse and improve efficiency, scalability and stability across backend components
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner with Frontend and DevOps to deliver features end to end
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1+ years' experience in backend engineering using a high-level language such as Go, Java, C#, Python or Node.js
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with cloud platforms and products (AWS, GCP or Azure)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience implementing data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with microservices-based architecture
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
Desirable / Nice to Have:
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, ElasticSearch, Redis, TimescaleDB or RabbitMQ
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A genuine interest in cloud security and how attackers think
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stock options for every new hire
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flexible, hybrid working with a genuinely global team
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Learn directly from a seasoned engineering leadership team
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a company already recognised by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company and CRN
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Real autonomy and ownership from day one, this is still early enough to shape how things are built
&nbsp;
Next Steps
For a confidential conversation, contact Chanel at Ocho (chanel@ochopeople.com).

Staff Backend Engineer (Python)

Senior Software Engineer (.NET/C#) - Belfast
&nbsp;
At a Glance
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Senior-level .NET/C# engineering role with a global financial markets technology business
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working... 3 days per week in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary up to &pound;55,000
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Newly expanded, spacious Belfast offices with standout culture and progression
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a high-performing engineering team building business-critical, real-time systems
&nbsp;
About the Company
This is an established provider of technology and data solutions to the global financial and commodities markets, helping clients access liquidity and make better-informed trading decisions. The Belfast office has recently expanded into spacious new premises, with large communal areas and modern kitchens, and holds some of the highest staff retention rates in the local market alongside genuine opportunities for progression.
&nbsp;
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering business-critical software across the full development lifecycle, working within an Agile, cross-functional engineering team. You will work closely with Architects and Principal Engineers to design and deliver scalable, resilient solutions, taking ownership of key features from design through to release. This role suits an experienced, delivery-focused engineer who is comfortable balancing hands-on technical delivery with mentoring and driving best practice across the team. You will also help shape how the team adopts AI-enabled development tools within a strong governance framework, keeping code quality and delivery velocity high.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with Architects and Principal Engineers to design solutions aligned with the wider IT strategy
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Own the design, development and delivery of key features end-to-end
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner with QA to embed robust testing practices and maintain defect-free delivery
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Champion engineering best practice, including unit testing, code reviews and maintainable design
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply AI-enabled development tools to improve productivity and code quality within enterprise risk frameworks
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Design solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance and scalability
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mentor junior engineers and support a collaborative, high-performing team culture
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communicate progress, risks and dependencies proactively, escalating early where needed
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential: 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5+ years' experience as a Senior Software Engineer in a complex, delivery-focused environment
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong expertise in .NET (C#) across modern .NET Framework and .NET Core
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience building distributed, real-time systems and scalable components
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid relational database experience (e.g. MS SQL Server, MySQL), including schema design and optimisation
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proficiency in WPF application development
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on experience with event-driven and asynchronous messaging architectures
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (GitHub/GitLab)
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working knowledge of Agile methodologies across geographically distributed teams
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Desirable / Nice to Have: 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience within financial services or trading platforms
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of the FIX protocol
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to Java and/or JavaScript
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary up to &pound;55,000
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid working... 3 days per week in Belfast
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Join a business at the forefront of global financial markets technology
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Newly expanded, spacious Belfast offices with large communal areas and modern kitchens
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong retention rates and genuine, structured progression opportunities
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work alongside Architects and Principal Engineers on business-critical systems
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to AI-enabled development tooling within a well-governed enterprise environment
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
&nbsp;
Next Steps
Interested in finding out more? Reach out to Eve Geddis on LinkedIn or send your CV to eve@ochopeople.com.

Senior C# Developer 

Software Engineer &mdash; Cloud &amp; AI Security
<ul>
<li>Build the&nbsp;backend&nbsp;powering real-time detection and response for the AI security era</li>
<li>Hybrid working, globally distributed team</li>
<li>$250M investment</li>
<li>Competitive salary plus stock options</li>
<li>Cutting-edge stack:&nbsp;Kubernetes, Docker,&nbsp;Neo4j,&nbsp;ElasticSearch, Redis,&nbsp;TimescaleDB,&nbsp;RabbitMQ</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
About the Company
Our client is a&nbsp;runtime-powered Cloud &amp; AI security platform trusted by hundreds of enterprises worldwide, including several household-name retail, media and travel brands. Founded in&nbsp;America 5 years ago, the business raised $80 million in its first twelve months alone.&nbsp;Named&nbsp;Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 and&nbsp;CRN's&nbsp;AI 100, while holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating on&nbsp;Gartner&nbsp;Peer Insights. This is still a young company on a very steep growth curve, and there is real room to make your mark.
&nbsp;
The Role
Security is racing to keep pace with AI, and this business is building the intelligence layer that lets it catch up. As a Software Engineer on the&nbsp;Backend&nbsp;team, you will help design and build the systems that turn raw cloud signal into real-time action, correlating&nbsp;runtime&nbsp;data, posture and identity into a single live map of risk. It is early enough in the company's journey that your decisions on architecture, data models and&nbsp;scalability&nbsp;will genuinely shape the product, not just implement someone&nbsp;else's.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Take ownership of the full&nbsp;lifecycle&nbsp;of your projects, from initial design through to production monitoring and maintenance</li>
<li>Shape technical and architectural decisions as the platform scales</li>
<li>Run design and code reviews that raise the bar for the whole team</li>
<li>Improve the efficiency,&nbsp;scalability&nbsp;and stability of&nbsp;backend&nbsp;components handling real-time security data</li>
<li>Work closely with&nbsp;Frontend&nbsp;and&nbsp;DevOps&nbsp;to deliver features customers rely on to catch real threats</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential:
<ul>
<li>6+&nbsp;years'&nbsp;experience in&nbsp;backend&nbsp;engineering using a high-level language such as Go, Java, C#, Python or Node.js</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms and products (AWS,&nbsp;GCP&nbsp;or Azure)</li>
<li>Experience implementing data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems)</li>
<li>Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)</li>
<li>Experience with&nbsp;microservices-based architecture</li>
<li>BSc&nbsp;in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field</li>
</ul>
Desirable / Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>Exposure to&nbsp;Kubernetes, Docker,&nbsp;Neo4j,&nbsp;ElasticSearch, Redis,&nbsp;TimescaleDB&nbsp;or&nbsp;RabbitMQ</li>
<li>A genuine interest in cloud security and how attackers think</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
<ul>
<li>Stock options for every new hire</li>
<li>Flexible, hybrid working with a genuinely global team</li>
<li>Learn directly from a seasoned engineering leadership team</li>
<li>Join a company already recognised by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company and&nbsp;CRN</li>
<li>Real autonomy and ownership from day one, this is still early enough to shape how things are built</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Next Steps
For a confidential conversation, contact Chanel at Ocho (chanel@ochopeople.com).

Software Engineer — Cloud & AI Security

Backend Software Engineer &mdash; Cloud Security Platform
<ul>
<li>Join a Backend Engineering team building the runtime intelligence layer securing hundreds of enterprises</li>
<li>Hybrid working, globally distributed team</li>
<li>The business has raised $430M+ across three rounds and grown to 300+ employees and 150+ customers since 2022</li>
<li>Competitive salary plus stock options</li>
<li>Work across AWS, GCP and Azure with Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, ElasticSearch, Redis, TimescaleDB and RabbitMQ</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
About the Company
Our client is a runtime-powered Cloud &amp; AI security platform trusted by hundreds of enterprises worldwide, including several household-name retail, media and travel brands.Most recently recieieved investment of $250 million. It has grown to more than 300 employees and 150+ enterprise customers in under four years, and has been named to Fortune's Cyber 60 three years running, Forbes Cyber60, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 and CRN's AI 100, while holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Gartner Peer Insights. This is still a young company on a very steep growth curve, and there is real room to make your mark.
&nbsp;
The Role
This Backend Engineering team faces genuinely hard problems every day, from securing live cloud infrastructure at scale to building the systems that detect and respond to threats in real time. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will own features end to end, from initial design through to production, working across a modern stack spanning every major cloud provider. You will sit close to Frontend and DevOps, contribute directly to architecture decisions, and see your work protecting real customer infrastructure within weeks, not years.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Own the entire lifecycle of your projects, from design and development through to deployment, monitoring and maintenance in production</li>
<li>Contribute to technical and architectural decisions across the backend</li>
<li>Conduct design and code reviews with your team</li>
<li>Analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability and stability of backend system components</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with Frontend and DevOps to ship best-in-class features</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What You'll Need
Essential:
<ul>
<li>5+ years' experience in backend engineering using a high-level language such as Go, Java, C#, Python or Node.js</li>
<li>Experience with cloud platforms and products (AWS, GCP or Azure)</li>
<li>Experience implementing data-intensive systems (databases, event systems, messaging systems)</li>
<li>Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)</li>
<li>Experience with microservices-based architecture</li>
<li>BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field</li>
</ul>
Desirable / Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Neo4j, ElasticSearch, Redis, TimescaleDB or RabbitMQ</li>
<li>A genuine interest in cloud security and how attackers think</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Why Apply?
<ul>
<li>Stock options for every new hire</li>
<li>Flexible, hybrid working with a genuinely global team</li>
<li>Learn directly from a seasoned engineering leadership team</li>
<li>Join a company already recognised by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company and CRN</li>
<li>Real autonomy and ownership from day one, this is still early enough to shape how things are built</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Next Steps
For a confidential conversation, contact Chanel at Ocho (chanel@ochopeople.com).

Senior Backend Software Engineer (exclusive)

Backend Software Developer - Java/Golang (All levels)

AI Engineer
Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in office) | Full-time
&nbsp;
At a Glance
<ul>
<li>Role:&nbsp;AI Engineer</li>
<li>Location:&nbsp;Belfast - Hybrid (3 days in office)</li>
<li>Employment Type:&nbsp;Full-time</li>
<li>Experience:&nbsp;4+ years software engineering | 2+ years AI/ML engineering</li>
<li>Stack Highlights:&nbsp;Go or Java | LLMs | ML Platforms | Cloud-native</li>
<li>Domain:&nbsp;Applied AI within a cloud security environment</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Who You'll Work For
Our client operates in the cloud security space, building intelligent systems that protect organisations at scale. They are investing heavily in applied AI - not as an experiment, but as a core part of their product and platform strategy. The engineering culture is technically rigorous, cross-functional and genuinely collaborative, with AI, security and engineering teams working in close alignment. This is a high-impact environment where the work you do shapes both the product and the platform that powers it.
&nbsp;
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work across the full lifecycle of AI-driven systems - from platform infrastructure through to production features. Your day-to-day will span:
<ul>
<li>Building autonomous systems to automate complex security workflows end-to-end</li>
<li>Developing and shipping AI-driven features into live production environments</li>
<li>Contributing to an internal AI platform designed for scalable, reusable model deployment</li>
<li>Working on adaptive models that learn and evolve from real customer environments</li>
<li>Developing systems that correlate data across multiple sources to quantify and surface risk</li>
<li>Contributing to AI-driven threat detection capabilities</li>
<li>Collaborating closely with engineering, research and security teams</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Your Impact
This is a role with meaningful reach. The systems you build will directly influence how security threats are detected, triaged and resolved - at scale, in real environments. You'll help shape the internal AI platform that other engineers build on, and your contributions to adaptive modelling and risk quantification will have lasting product impact. In a domain where the stakes are high, the engineering needs to match &mdash; and you'll be central to making that happen.
&nbsp;
What We're Looking For
Essential
<ul>
<li>4+ years of commercial software engineering experience</li>
<li>2+ years of dedicated AI or machine learning engineering experience</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Go or Java</li>
<li>Hands-on experience working with LLMs and modern AI frameworks</li>
<li>Experience building or contributing to ML platforms or internal AI tooling</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work across complex, multi-source data environments</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Experience in a security, threat intelligence or data-intensive product domain</li>
<li>Familiarity with MLOps practices and model lifecycle management</li>
<li>Exposure to autonomous agents, agentic workflows or tool-use patterns with LLMs</li>
<li>Experience with cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP or Azure)</li>
<li>A track record of shipping AI features into high-reliability production systems</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
What's In It For You
<ul>
<li>Work at the forefront of applied AI in a genuinely complex, high-stakes domain</li>
<li>High-impact role with direct influence over intelligent systems and platform direction</li>
<li>Collaborative environment spanning AI, engineering, research and security</li>
<li>Hybrid working with a Belfast-based team</li>
<li>Real technical challenges with real-world consequences &mdash; not toy problems</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
If you're interested or have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Eve Geddis directly on LinkedIn.