Principal Software Architect - Remote

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Software Architect to design and evolve their new platform. This remote role involves defining enterprise architecture, leading technical initiatives, and collaborating with teams to ensure scalable and secure systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software design, particularly with .NET or Java, and a strong understanding of SaaS applications and enterprise APIs. Join a fast-paced environment with a market-leading benefits package.

Benefits

Generous base Salary plus annual bonus

Fully remote working

Market leading benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software design and development.
• Experience designing SaaS applications and enterprise APIs.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture vision.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams.
• Lead architectural documentation and strategy definition.

Skills

Leadership

Software Architecture

Systems Integration

Communication

Tools

.NET

Java

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Belfast, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Software Architect - Remote

The Opportunity
Ocho is partnering with a fast-scaling, product-led Client to find a Principal Software Architect to help lead the design and evolution of their new platform.

You'll play a pivotal role in translating business and engineering strategy into cohesive, scalable, and secure architecture, helping to lead the evolution of their APIs, gateway, and switch platforms with modern, cloud-first thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture vision and technology roadmap
• Design and lead strategic technical initiatives across platform, API, and payments infrastructure
• Oversee the architecture of a real-time, resilient network
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams to drive adoption of architectural standards
• Participate in hands-on development when needed to validate design direction
• Lead architectural documentation, strategy definition, and coaching across teams
• 10+ years in software design and development (ideally with .NET or Java platforms)
• Extensive experience designing SaaS applications and enterprise APIs
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, systems integration, and scalable infrastructure
• Experience with high-availability, real-time applications
• Ability to communicate technical strategy to both engineers and senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in an enterprise setting

What you'll get?

• Generous base Salary plus annual bonus
• Fully remote working
• Market leading benefits package

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