Development ArchitectCloud Platforms & Distributed Systems Hybrid BelfastSenior architecture role within a globally scaling technology organisationDrive technical strategy across large-scale cloud-native and distributed systemsHybrid working - 2 days in Belfast city centre office£75,000- £80,000 (DOE)+ long-term progression opportunitiesExclusive to Ocho PeopleThe CompanyOcho People are partnered exclusively with a globally recognised technology organisation currently expanding its Belfast engineering function. This is a large-scale enterprise environment building highly available, cloud-native platforms operating at significant international scale.The business combines the stability and investment of a global organisation with a modern engineering culture focused on scalability, architecture, engineering quality, and technical innovation. The Role This is a senior architecture position within a high-performing engineering function responsible for complex distributed systems and modern cloud platforms.You will help shape technical direction across multiple engineering teams, influence architecture standards, and drive scalable, reliable software delivery across a broad technical estate. The role combines strategic architectural leadership with hands-on technical involvement and close collaboration with engineers, product teams, and senior stakeholders.This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring teams, and influencing long-term platform strategy within a large-scale environment. Key ResponsibilitiesDefine architecture standards, patterns, and technical direction across distributed systemsLead design and architecture decisions from concept through to production deliveryDrive scalability, resilience, reliability, and engineering quality initiativesCollaborate closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams on platform-wide projectsMentor engineers and promote best practices in software design and deliveryEvaluate emerging technologies and contribute to long-term technical strategySupport architecture governance, roadmap planning, and technical decision-makingIdentify platform improvements and advocate for pragmatic engineering solutionsWhat You'll NeedEssentialStrong background in software architecture or senior technical leadershipExperience designing large-scale distributed and cloud-native systemsStrong understanding of scalability, reliability, and modern engineering practicesHands-on software engineering experience alongside architecture responsibilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience mentoring engineers and influencing technical directionRight to work in the UK and ability to attend the Belfast office on a hybrid basisNice to HaveExperience within highly regulated or high-availability environmentsExposure to enterprise architecture governance or platform strategyBackground working across large engineering organisationsWhy Apply?Exclusive opportunity through Ocho PeopleJoin a globally recognised technology business with major engineering investmentGenuine influence over technical strategy and platform directionHigh-trust engineering environment with strong technical leadershipHybrid Belfast working with a modern city centre officeStrong long-term progression opportunities into senior architecture leadershipExcellent benefits package including private medical cover, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave For more information or a confidential conversation, connect with Chanel Gillen at Ocho People or apply via the link below.LI Chanel GillenSkills:.Net C# Archetect C++WHJS1_NI