Solutions Architect/Principal Engineer

Ryanair Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

20 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

A major airline group is seeking a Solution Architect/Principal Engineer to define high-level systems architecture and deliver best-in-class applications. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in enterprise projects and strong expertise in .NET or Java. This role entails collaboration, problem-solving, and a drive for technical excellence, all while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a software architect or principal engineer.
• Experience in system integration (APIs, middleware, data flows).
• Background in aviation or aerospace is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define high-level systems architecture and deliver best-in-class applications.
• Map business processes and identify gaps in systems.
• Develop high-quality, testable, and performance software.

Skills

10+ years’ experience in large-scale enterprise projects

Expert knowledge in .NET or Java

Excellent AWS knowledge

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong stakeholder management

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

IT Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ryanair Labs are currently recruiting for a Solution Architect/Principal Engineer to join Europe’s Largest Airline Group!
This is a very exciting time to join Ryanair as we look to expand our operation to 800 aircraft and 300 million guests within the next 10 years.
Ryanair Labs is the technology brand of Ryanair. Labs is a state of-the-art digital & IT innovation hub creating Europe’s Leading Travel Experience for our customers.

The Role:

• Define the high-level systems architecture and delivering best-in-class applications for Europe’s largest airline.
• Map out business processes and identify gaps in current systems and opportunities for automation/digitalization.
• Developing high quality, testable and performance software using agile practices.
• Driving best technology and software development practices in the team with passion and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders in shaping, estimating and planning new requirements. Lead workshops with stakeholders.
• Evaluate build-vs-buy options, assess vendor solutions, and support vendor selection and RFP processes, including technology evaluations and recommendations.
• Participating in regular showcases of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders.
• Recommend integration approach with enterprise platforms (e.g., HR, finance, procurement).
• Striving for continuous improvement within the team.
• Produce architecture documentation, data models, and system interface designs.
• Work with project management to create a roadmap and phased delivery plan.
• Guide development and integration teams during implementation.
• Design solutions with scalability and performance in mind, ensuring compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to governance frameworks and standards.
• Mitigate risks by designing resilient, maintainable architectures with built-in BCP and DR capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer in large-scale enterprise or aviation-related projects.
• Experience working as a software architect or principal engineer
• Expert knowledge in .NET or Java development
• Excellent AWS knowledge
• IT Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working on large applications and their underlying databases
• Experience in system integration (APIs, middleware, data flows)
• Problem solver – the ability to come up with unique solutions to unique problems
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Drive technical excellence within engineering teams
• Background in aviation, aerospace, or heavy engineering environments, knowledge of MRO systems (aircraft/engine maintenance, inventory, work package management) or familiarity with airline platforms would be a distinct advantage
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year