Kainos to create over 340 jobs in Northern Ireland
The roles, rolling out over the next three years, will expand the firm’s AI capabilities
Belfast-based IT provider Kainos is set to create 341 new jobs across Northern Ireland over the next three years to meet its AI ambitions.
32 roles will be based in the firm’s Derry office, with the remaining positions located in Belfast.
The new roles will span software engineering, platform and data engineering, AI and data science, architecture, product and Workday consulting as well as delivery, design and business support functions, with an average salary of £58k.
Founded in Belfast, the Workday partner operates across 20 countries and currently employs more than 3,500 staff throughout Europe and North America.
The company opened its Derry office in 2011.
Invest NI has offered the company £1.5m in support towards the creation of the new jobs.
“This expansion reflects growing customer demand for our AI digital transformation services across the public, health and commercial sectors,” said Brendan Mooney, CEO of Kainos.
“By investing in our people, including 200 company-wide early career roles alongside these experienced positions, we will be able to do more for our customers as they put AI to work.”
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill added: “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 is a significant commitment and one that will make a real difference to young people building their futures here at home.
“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.”
The announcement comes as the company has doubled down on its operations across the UK over the past 12 months.
Last month, it secured a contract worth up to £150m with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to support the organisation’s digital-first ambitions across biosecurity, flood risk management, water regulation and wildlife conservation.
In November, it landed a deal with the Department for Transport (DfT) to manage its Bus Open Data Service (BODS) platform.
A month prior, its subsidiary, Bankmore Investments, introduced One Bankmore, its new £39m offices located in Belfast.
The expansion also follows a strong set of results for the year ended 31 March, driven by demand across AI and the public sector.
Top line soared 17 per cent year-on-year to £431.1m.
Turnover from AI and data-related projects rose 11 per cent to £45.8m, with Kainos stating it has now delivered more than 400 AI and data projects, including 158 during the financial year.