High-paying software engineering jobs in Belfast

Software engineering focuses on the development, design, and maintenance of software systems. Engineers in this field create applications and services for various platforms and environments. They often collaborate with other professionals, applying problem-solving skills and programming knowledge to build reliable software solutions.


The 87 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £38,765 and £77,384 per year. Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Belfast.

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Updated Aug 04, 2026
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Belfast, NIR
Northern Ireland
Job postings (Belfast)

Principal Software Engineer

Belfast

£77,384 per year

Northern Ireland

£75,280 per year

Solution Architect

Belfast

£73,230 per year

Northern Ireland

£67,564 per year

AI Developer

Belfast

£69,742 per year

Northern Ireland

£69,742 per year

Technical Lead

Belfast

£66,622 per year

Northern Ireland

£62,177 per year

Full Stack Developer

Belfast

£56,725 per year

Northern Ireland

£57,351 per year

Data Engineer

Belfast

£54,082 per year

Northern Ireland

£53,975 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Belfast

£53,937 per year

Northern Ireland

£53,016 per year

Java Developer

Belfast

£47,874 per year

Northern Ireland

£47,202 per year

.NET Developer

Belfast

£46,107 per year

Northern Ireland

£45,390 per year

Software Engineer

Belfast

£38,765 per year

Northern Ireland

£38,394 per year

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