Software Architect / Engineering Manager
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Ocho are working exclusively with a high‑growth technology business undergoing major platform transformation. They are searching for a Software Architect / Engineering Manager to take ownership of large‑scale modernisation, define architectural direction and lead senior engineering teams through complex technical change.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely strategic leadership role where you will shape long‑term platform strategy while remaining close to the technical detail.
You will lead the transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud‑native architecture. Working closely with senior product, infrastructure and engineering leaders, you will define technical direction, drive engineering standards and ensure high‑impact delivery across performance, reliability and scalability.
You will balance architectural ownership with people leadership, mentoring multiple teams and building a high‑performance engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and lead modern architecture strategies for large‑scale platform transformation
* Drive migration from monolithic systems to modular, API‑led and event‑driven architectures
* Provide architectural oversight across multiple business‑critical applications
* Lead cloud migration, containerisation and automation initiatives
* Champion software quality, engineering standards and best practices
* Introduce AI‑enabled engineering tooling to improve efficiency and quality
* Manage and mentor multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across multiple locations
* Establish and run architecture governance and review structures
* Own delivery of architectural initiatives from concept through to production
* Communicate complex technical decisions clearly at senior stakeholder level
What You Will Bring
* 10+ years commercial engineering experience with deep expertise in .NET and cloud platforms
* Strong background in enterprise system modernisation and distributed architectures
* Proven leadership experience as a Principal Engineer, Architect, Engineering Manager or Site Lead
* Hands‑on experience modernising legacy platforms into scalable, cloud‑native systems
* Expertise across Azure or AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and automation
* Excellent mentoring, coaching and stakeholder communication skills
* Comfortable leading large engineering groups
Technical Stack
* Java and Python for proofs of concept
* SQL Server, Postgres, performance engineering and caching
* Event‑driven systems, messaging and distributed architectures
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to £90k
* Generous benefits package
* Flexible Hybrid working with occasional office days
* Own and shape a major platform transformation programme
* Senior leadership position with long‑term architectural impact
* Strong investment in modern engineering culture and tooling
For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below.
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