Conquer AI is Hiring: Senior Software Architects
We’re looking for a builder who just happens to be brilliant at architecture.
If you’ve ever designed a system on Monday, written code on Tuesday, and fire-fighted prod issues by Wednesday keep reading.
One week might involve:
* Designing API strategies and platform architecture
* Writing clean, maintainable infrastructure code in Terraform
* Deploying containerised services via GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
* Wiring up authentication and secure APIs using Azure AD and OAuth2
* Debugging distributed systems with proper observability in place
* Supporting production systems running 24/7
What You’ll Work With:
* Cloud Platforms: Azure (primary), with AWS/GCP as needed
* Languages: C#/.NET, Python, Go, TypeScript, PowerShell
* Infra as Code: Terraform preferred, Bicep, ARM Templates
* API Management: Azure API Management, Kong, Apigee, WSO2, Tyk
* CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins
* Authentication: OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, Azure AD, JWT
* Messaging: Kafka, Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Event Hubs
* Monitoring: Application Insights, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, ELK
* Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Helm
* Architecture Patterns: CQRS, event-driven, sagas, rate limiting, versioning
What the role looks like:
* Location: Manchester preferred |
Remote considered
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No two weeks are the same. You'll architect solutions for enterprises modernising critical infrastructure one day, then help a startup scale their AI platform the next. This isn't a "ivory tower architect" role — you'll be hands-on, accountable, and expected to deliver.
One week you might be:
* Designing an API strategy for a FTSE 100 company at 9am
* Debugging a distributed systems issue at lunch
* Writing Terraform to prove a concept by 5pm
* Reviewing PRs because the team needs you
What you bring
Non-negotiables:
* 6+ years building and supporting systems in production
* Strong experience with Azure (or similar cloud environments)
* You’ve worked with API gateways and understand the realities of production traffic
* You can write and review code — not just diagram it
* You’re calm under pressure and make decisions that hold up under scrutiny
* You’re confident owning architectural calls and seeing them through to delivery
Extra Points For:
* Legacy system modernisation experience (e.g. JBoss, SAP)
* Familiarity with SCADA/OT environments or service bus patterns
* Certifications like Azure Architect or CKA are welcome but not required
* You’ve shipped work that speaks for itself — personal projects, OSS, or war stories
❌ No recruiters ❌ No agencies ❌ No fluff
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We’re Conquer AI — solving real problems for FTSE and S&P 500 companies. We’re backed by serious advisors like Vint Cerf, Lord Finkelstein, and Sir Ian Cheshire and we win work by delivering fast, not talking about it.
If you want comfort, this isn’t for you. If you want to build stuff that matters — get in touch.
Apply with:
* CV or LinkedIn
* Stuff you’ve built (GitHub, links, war stories)
* A problem you solved that you’re proud of
* Why you’re looking (be real)
No cover letters. No HR hoops. Just real engineers building real systems.