Vanrath are proud to be partnering with a leading global organisation in the financial services and trading technology sector to recruit a Software (System) Architect. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, helping shape the technical direction of enterprise-scale systems used by clients worldwide.
This is more than a technical role - it's a strategic leadership position that bridges engineering teams, architecture, product management and DevOps to deliver large-scale, high-impact systems.
About the Role
As the Architect, you'll take ownership of defining and delivering the shared technical and architectural vision for cross-functional Agile teams. You'll be part of the leadership trio alongside the Release Train Engineer and Product Managers, helping ensure that all teams are aligned to a modern, scalable, and secure architecture.
You'll work closely with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, supporting global rollouts and developing systems that underpin mission-critical trading applications.
Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Proven architecture experience in complex, enterprise environments
* Strong background in software engineering (C#, Java, TypeScript, C++, etc.)
* Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code
* Expertise in API design and integration, including REST, GraphQL, and messaging middleware
* Comfortable with DevOps tooling (CI/CD, Git repos, testing frameworks, code security)
What\'s in it for you?
* Work with some of the best minds in global tech and finance
* Be part of a high-impact team influencing enterprise-wide architecture
* Hybrid work options - Belfast with flexible working
* Competitive salary + performance bonus + strong benefits package
For further information on this vacancy, or any other IT roles in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jarlath O'Rourke on in the strictest confidence.
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