Principal Software Engineer – Investment Software

Archer Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Recruitment is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Dublin to join a fast-growing FinTech at a pivotal stage. You will own an expanding engineering function focused on investment software, combining hands-on development with technical strategy and leadership to drive the product forward.

As the first Principal Engineer in Dublin, you’ll shape the team’s direction, define the technical roadmap and oversee architecture and delivery of mission-critical software used across the investment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with .NET / C#.
• Deep understanding of Fund Accounting or Investment Management.
• Experience within investment funds, asset management or financial services.
• Strong balance of technical depth, leadership and investment domain knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead or manage engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an already high-performing engineering team.
• Take ownership of technical strategy, architecture and engineering delivery.
• Help define the future roadmap of the investment software product.
• Drive delivery as the first Principal Engineer in Dublin.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team leadership

Technical strategy

Leadership experience

Investment domain knowledge

Tools

.NET / C#

Job description

Principal Software Engineer – Investment Software

This is an exciting opportunity to join an exceptional FinTech company at a pivotal stage of growth. I’m looking for an experienced technology leader to take ownership of a growing engineering function focused on investment software. If you’re ready for the next step in your career and want to combine hands‑on technology, technical strategy and team leadership, this could be a great match.

You’ll be the first Principal Engineer in this team in Dublin, taking over an already high performing team and helping take them to the next level. This is not just a hands‑on engineering role you’ll also play a key role in shaping the future technical roadmap of a financial product that is gaining strong traction with clients.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• Lead and develop an already high-performing engineering team


• Become the first Principal Engineer in Dublin and help shape the team’s technical direction


• Take ownership of technical strategy, architecture and engineering delivery


• Help define the future roadmap of a successful investment software product


• Work on complex, mission‑critical technology used across the investment management industry

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams


• 7+ years of experience with .NET / C#


• Deep understanding of Fund Accounting or Investment Management


• Experience within investment funds, asset management, fund administration or financial services would be a strong advantage


• A strong balance of technical depth, leadership and genuine investment domain knowledge

If you combine strong engineering leadership, deep .NET expertise and genuine investment domain knowledge, this could be a very interesting next move.