Software Architect

GemPool Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GemPool Recruitment in Dublin is seeking a hands-on Software Architect who has progressed from a strong software engineering background to shape cloud-native solutions, influence technical direction, and work closely with clients and engineering teams to solve complex business challenges.

You will define patterns and standards, produce architecture artefacts such as C4 diagrams and ADRs, and lead architectural decisions across microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems, while mentoring

Qualifications

• 12+ years hands-on software engineering with progression into software architecture or technical leadership
• 5+ years as Software Architect, Lead Architect, or Technical Lead on enterprise-scale systems
• Strong background in modern .NET or Java/Spring Boot ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve software architecture across enterprise delivery programmes
• Lead architectural decisions across cloud-native, distributed and event-driven systems
• Produce architecture artefacts including C4 diagrams and ADRs
• Drive scalability, resilience, observability, and non-functional requirements across platforms
• Mentor engineers and drive architectural maturity across the organisation
• Collaborate with developers, QA, DevOps and Product teams throughout the SDLC
• Support CI/CD best practices and modern software engineering approaches
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders

Skills

Software Architecture

Technical Leadership

Cloud-Native

Microservices

CI/CD

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

DevOps Collaboration

C4 Diagrams

Architectural Decisions

Tools

.NET

Java/Spring Boot

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on architect who has progressed from a strong software engineering background and enjoys shaping modern cloud‑native solutions, influencing technical direction, and working closely with both clients and engineering teams to solve complex business challenges.

Location: Dublin

Hybrid: 2 Days Per Week On‑Site

Responsibilities

• Defining and evolving software architecture across enterprise delivery programmes
• Working closely with clients to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Leading architectural decisions across cloud-native, distributed, and event-driven systems
• Defining technical patterns, engineering standards, and development guidelines for delivery teams
• Producing architecture artefacts including C4 diagrams, ADRs, and technical documentation
• Driving scalability, resilience, observability, and non-functional requirements across platforms
• Supporting long‑term platform improvement, framework upgrades, and release planning
• Collaborating closely with developers, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and Product teams throughout the SDLC
• Supporting CI/CD best practices and modern software engineering approaches
• Monitoring software quality, technical debt, and maintainability across the codebase
• Leading technical triage and supporting large‑scale live production systems
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Mentoring engineers and helping drive architectural maturity across the wider organisation
• Supporting technical workshops, solution shaping, and client‑facing technical discussions

Requirements

• 12+ years’ hands‑on software engineering experience with a strong progression into Software Architecture or Technical Leadership roles
• 5+ years’ experience operating as a Software Architect, Lead Architect, or Technical Lead on enterprise‑scale systems
• Strong background within modern .NET ecosystems or Java/Spring Boot environments
• Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, event‑driven architecture, and modern software design principles
• Experience working across CI/CD environments and collaborating closely with DevOps and QA teams
• Strong understanding of non‑functional requirements including scalability, resilience, observability, performance, and security
• Experience supporting and improving large‑scale live systems in production environments
• Strong stakeholder management and client‑facing communication skills
• Experience producing architecture documentation including C4 diagrams and architectural decision records
• Ability to explain technical decisions and architectural trade‑offs to non‑technical audiences
• Experience mentoring developers, technical leads, or engineering teams