Software Architect - Hybrid (Belfast)

OverviewSoftware Architect - Hybrid (Belfast)

At Ocho, we''re proud to be working with a global leader in financial technology who are building next-generation platforms powering critical market infrastructure. They''re scaling their Belfast team and are looking for a Software Architect to help define and deliver technical vision across a complex, high-performance environment. This is a unique chance to shape solutions used globally, influence architectural strategy, and provide technical leadership across distributed agile teams.

Why this role?

You\''ll take ownership of the architecture vision for an Agile Release Train, ensuring alignment to enterprise standards and evolving business needs.

You\''ll work on cloud-native, high-availability systems supporting global deployments.

You\''ll have a seat at the table alongside Product Managers and Release Train Engineers, shaping delivery from strategy to implementation.

What you\''ll be doing

Define and communicate the architecture roadmap, ensuring it enables business value and supports global deployment.

Align architecture with enterprise standards while ensuring system design meets real-world merchant and user needs.

Support DevOps and CI/CD practices, contributing to release governance.

Promote built-in quality by defining and managing non-functional requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, feature teams, and stakeholders across global locations.

What we\''re looking for

Strong Experience in software engineering and architecture.

Hands-on expertise in one or more modern languages (Java, C#, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript).

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure/GCP also valued), microservices, and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes).

Deep knowledge of system integration (REST, GraphQL, messaging middleware).

Proven experience designing and delivering modern architectures within agile environments.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

Background in FinTech or financial markets would be a strong advantage.

What\''s on Offer

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Private pension scheme

Comprehensive private healthcare

High-spec kit to ensure you can deliver at your best

For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or send your CV via the link below.

Skills

software

systems

architect

lead

developer

cloud

Benefits

Work From Home

+ ..... full job details .....