US company SquareFoot creates 25 jobs with new Belfast development centre

The minister met the company in New York at the start of a week-long visit to the USA. The visit programme includes meetings with potential investors in New York, as well as engagements with US politicians in Washington DC as part of the annual St Patrick’s Day programme.

Mrs Dodds said: “The USA is an important market for Northern Ireland, both for trade and investment. It generates 60% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) jobs into Northern Ireland, and over £2billion of exports.

“It is therefore fitting to start my week-long visit to the US by announcing a new investor – SquareFoot. The company is creating 25 new jobs with a new software development team in Belfast which will develop new products and application features.”

She added: “The company is offering very attractive, high-end salaries which will see the new roles contribute over £1.6million in additional salaries to the local economy.”

Kevin Holland, chief executive of Invest Northern Ireland, said: “SquareFoot’s primary market has been New York but it is now branching into other cities, with plans to expand into the 25 largest North American real estate markets. This announcement is a real testament to the quality and skills our workforce has to offer potential employers.

“Along with advising the company and showcasing everything that Northern Ireland has to offer as an investment location, we have also been able to secure the project for Northern Ireland with an offer of £100,000 towards the new roles.”