Associate Product Architect Location: Belfast / Remote or Hybrid Eligibility: UK work authorisation required I am delighted to be working with a global technology organisation who are looking for an Associate Product Architect to help shape and deliver scalable, high-quality payment solutions used by millions of businesses and consumers worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and architecture. You'll work closely with Product Owners, Software Architects, and Engineering teams to turn product vision into clear, executable technical requirements - helping teams deliver at speed without compromising quality. If you have a strong engineering background and enjoy influencing how products are designed, prioritised, and delivered, this is a great opportunity to step into a more strategic, product-facing role. Why join? Work on large-scale, high-availability payment platforms * Move from hands-on engineering into product and architecture influence * Strong support, mentoring, and career progression * Flexible working (remote or office-based) * Be part of a fast-growing, global technology organisation What you'll be doing: Translating product ideas and market needs into clear technical requirements * Working with engineering teams to shape robust, scalable solutions * Prioritising and packaging work based on value, dependencies, and constraints * Supporting release planning, delivery tracking, and launch activities * Ensuring delivered solutions meet technical, functional, and business needs * Maintaining clear product and engineering documentation * Acting as a bridge between product vision and engineering execution What you'll bring: Degree in Computer Science (or similar) or equivalent experience * 4 years' experience in software engineering or application development * Strong communication skills and confidence working with technical stakeholders * Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments * Ability to think both strategically and pragmatically * A collaborative mindset and curiosity about how products are built Interested? If you're an engineer ready to step closer to product and architecture while still staying technical, get in touch with Justin Donaldson for a confidential conversation or apply to learn more.