First Minister , deputy First Minister
and Economy Minister
Dr have announced that UK
technology company Kainos is creating 341 new jobs here over the
next three years.
The new roles will support the company's plans to expand its
artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in response to growing
customer demand. Thirty-two of the positions will be based in
Kainos' Derry ~Londonderry office, with the remaining roles
located in Belfast.
Welcoming the announcement while visiting the company's HQ at
Crescent Gardens, Belfast, First Minister, said: Kainos is a real
local success story, growing from its Belfast roots into a global
tech leader powered by local talent. Over 340 new jobs, including
200 graduate and early career opportunities is a significant
commitment and one that will make a real difference to young
people building their futures here at home.
I also welcome that these roles will be created in both Belfast
and Derry, helping to support regional balance and ensuring the
benefits of growth are felt more widely. AI is reshaping our
economy, and this investment demonstrates the strength of
partnership between government and industry in driving
innovation, productivity and inclusive growth for communities
right across the north.
Welcoming the announcement, deputy First Minister said This is great
news for Northern Ireland and a real testament to the strength of
our tech talent pipeline. The creation of over 340 new jobs,
including 200 graduate and early career opportunities, shows that
young people here do not need to look elsewhere to build
ambitious, rewarding careers.
Kainos is a Northern Ireland success story, the company is
world-class and this expansion demonstrates the confidence that
leading businesses have in our people and our economy. By working
together with industry partners like Kainos, we can deliver real
opportunity for everyone across Northern Ireland and further
cement our position on the global stage."
Economy Minister Dr said: The creation of
341 high quality jobs is a strong vote of confidence in our
growing tech sector and the highly skilled people who work here.
Companies like Kainos are helping to build a globally competitive
tech ecosystem, while offering flexible and hybrid working
opportunities. This expansion highlights the north's reputation
as a place where businesses can scale, innovate and create
rewarding careers for local talent, with AI driving new
high-value job creation across the economy. It also
demonstrates the breadth of the AI opportunities emerging across
our sectors, with strong local expertise and companies helping to
boost productivity and support long-term economic growth.
The new roles on offer span software engineering, platform and
data engineering, AI and data science, architecture, product and
Workday consulting, as well as delivery, design and business
support roles, with an average salary of £58k.
Brendan Mooney, CEO of Kainos said: This expansion reflects
growing customer demand for our AI digital transformation
services across the public, health and commercial sectors. By
investing in our people, including 200 early career roles
alongside these experienced positions, we will be able to do more
for our customers as they put AI to work. It is an exciting time
for Kainos and our customers, and a pleasure to be creating these
jobs in Belfast and Derry alongside our £39m investment in
Bankmore, our new Belfast office.
Invest NI has offered the company £1.5m of support towards the
creation of the 341 new jobs.
Welcoming the announcement, Kieran Donoghue, Chief Executive of
Invest NI said: We are very pleased to support Kainos as it
continues to develop its industry leading capabilities and grow
its presence in Northern Ireland. Our previous R&D support
helped the company to create its innovative Smart Test and Smart
Audit products, while earlier support enabled significant job
creation in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry.
This latest expansion will create highly skilled roles in AI,
data and software engineering, further strengthening Northern
Ireland's reputation as a centre for advanced digital and AI
capability.
Established in 1986, Kainos is a leading UK technology company
providing IT services, consultancy and software solutions.
Headquartered in Belfast, it operates in 20 countries and employs
over 3,500 staff across Europe and North America. In 2011, the
company opened its second office in Northern Ireland in Derry.
