Kainos Software Ltd is creating 403 new jobs in Belfast and Londonderry.
Kainos is a leading technology solutions company operating primarily in the UK, and with customers in the USA and in continental Europe. Their CTO Tom Gray is Vice Chairman of the MATRIX ICT/Digital Horizon Panel.
Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4.7 million towards the expansion for both job creation and training.
The company currently employs over 700 staff across its Belfast, Derry, Dublin, London, Bristol and Gdansk (Poland) operations. Kainos provides digital technology solutions to over 150 global customers in Healthcare, Government, and Financial Services markets.
Brendan Mooney, CEO of Kainos, said:
“Our ambition is to develop digital solutions that help our customers work smarter, faster and better, and this depends on having a capable and committed workforce. In Northern Ireland we are lucky to have excellent IT graduates and professionals. We bring talented people into the company and provide a career development framework that offers them the support and development they need to thrive. This not only develops a highly talented workforce, but also keep everyone motivated and excited about the future.
“This investment in over 400 new jobs over five years will enable Kainos to accelerate a wide range of global opportunities and achieve our ambitious growth targets.”
Invest NI support for R&D is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund.