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Barden is proud to partner with a fintech software solutions company on their search for a Software Architect to join their team at a pivotal moment in their growth journey.
This is a key leadership role for a technical expert ready to influence the architectural vision of a dynamic platform – one that’s already making waves in financial technology and now investing heavily in AI and next-gen systems.
“There’s huge opportunity here to go on a real growth journey with us – to shape the architecture of a scalable fintech platform and lead our AI initiatives from the ground up.” – Director of Software Development
As Software Architect, you’ll lead the technical strategy and design of cloud-native, scalable solutions that power financial services applications. You’ll work closely with engineering leads, product teams, and stakeholders to architect systems that are high-performing, secure, and future-proof. You’ll play a vital role in driving innovation – especially around AI/ML integration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Designing and evolving cloud-based architectures using Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Fabric, etc.)
- Defining and implementing DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, IaC (ARM/Terraform), and CI/CD pipelines
- Shaping and integrating AI/ML capabilities across product lines (including model deployment, monitoring, and architecture scalability)
- Driving secure development practices and ensuring systems meet regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.)
- Mentoring engineering teams and ensuring best practices in coding, testing, design patterns, and system integration
- Working across business functions to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure technical designs
TECH SNAPSHOT
- Cloud: Azure (App Services, Functions, AKS, Storage, SQL, Monitor, AAD)
- Languages: C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core (ideally from a .NET background but can be flexible)
- AI/ML: Experience with ML/NLP models, pipelines, and deployment in production environments (Azure ML, Docker, Kubernetes)
- DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform/ARM templates
- Security: OAuth, OpenID Connect, RBAC, secure API design
ABOUT THE PERSON
- 8+ years in software engineering, with recent experience in architectural or technical leadership roles
- Strong grasp of architectural principles for scalable and secure distributed systems
- Confident designing and integrating AI/ML models into enterprise-grade applications
- Proven ability to mentor teams, make high-impact decisions, and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Familiar with Agile methodologies, DevOps, and modern software development lifecycles
OTHER DETAILS
- Location: Hybrid (Cork City) – 2/3 days per week in the office
- Compensation: Competitive salary, pension, healthcare
If you’re a hands-on architect ready to influence a growing fintech platform and drive innovation through modern cloud and AI technologies – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to rachel.mcguckian@barden.ie for a confidential conversation.
