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Data Edge

Software Architect

Data Edge
Ireland · Part-time · Mid-Senior

Position: Software Architect 12-Month Rolling Contract

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid preferred; Remote considered)

Engagement Type: B2B / Freelance Contract

Duration: Initial 12-month rolling engagement

Role Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our client a major Irish organization undergoing a large-scale digital and cloud transformation for an experienced Software Architect to help define and guide the technical direction of multiple enterprise applications.

This is a senior technical role within a forward-thinking architecture team, collaborating with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, and Engineering Squads to deliver scalable, reliable, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on architectural design expertise with strong communication and leadership skills to influence technology strategy and implementation across a growing platform ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve software architectures across multiple large-scale, cloud-based applications.
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects and Product Teams to translate business and functional requirements into clear technical solutions.
  • Define and implement event-driven architectures, leveraging messaging platforms such as Kafka and related streaming technologies.
  • Lead the design of APIs and microservices with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams, ensuring consistent architectural alignment across projects.
  • Work hands-on when required, supporting implementation and troubleshooting in complex systems.
  • Partner with engineering leads to ensure adherence to best practices in coding, DevOps, and cloud-native design.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, modernizing platforms and adopting new technologies where appropriate.
  • Drive alignment between architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure resilient and compliant solutions.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Software Architect within large-scale or enterprise environments.
  • Deep technical expertise in AWS cloud architecture (certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional are a plus).
  • Strong experience designing event-driven architectures and building high-volume, low-latency APIs.
  • Solid background in software engineering principles, ideally with hands-on experience in Java, Kotlin, or similar modern languages.
  • Strong understanding of microservices, containerization, and integration services.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven experience influencing and guiding engineering teams through technical leadership.
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align multiple teams around a common vision.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing and deploying mobile and web platforms at scale.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and cloud automation.
  • Knowledge of security, observability, and resilience principles in distributed systems.
  • Prior experience in enterprise modernization, digital transformation, or public sector technology programs is an advantage.


Contract Details

  • Engagement Type: Freelance / B2B Contract
  • Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract
  • Work Setup: Hybrid preferred (Dublin-based teams); remote candidates considered based on experience and availability.
  • Interview Process: Two stages with senior members of the clients Architecture Leadership Team

Key Skills

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cloud microservices devops aws technical expertise containerization kotlin kafka java cicd
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Posted
Nov 15, 2025
Type
Part-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Dublin
Company
Data Edge

Industries

IT System Data Services

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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