Platform Architect: Cloud-Native SaaS Leader

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 84,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with an innovative software company to appoint an experienced Software Architect. This platform-focused role defines the architectural vision, sets engineering standards and builds a scalable, secure cloud-native SaaS platform. You will mentor teams, drive architectural decisions and champion modern engineering practices in a high-impact environment.

Flexible Hybrid - Dublin. You will shape the future of the platform, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical

Qualifications

Extensive experience designing cloud-native SaaS platforms.
Proven ability to lead architecture across product, engineering and data.
Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems and security.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to define architectural standards and governance.

Responsibilities

Own the platform architecture for a modern cloud-native SaaS application.
Define the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap.
Design scalable, resilient distributed systems to support high transaction volumes.
Lead architecture across application, cloud, integration and data domains.
Establish engineering standards, design principles and architectural governance.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product to align architecture with business goals.
Mentor engineers and promote best practices like DDD and microservices.
Drive performance, observability and operational excellence.
Contribute to the organisation's AI strategy and responsible AI integration.