Azure Software Architect / Technical Lead | .NET & Cloud Modernisation

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Full-time•Architecture•€110k/year (EUR)•Dublin, Ireland
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Employment type
Full-time
Workplace
On-site
Salary
€110k/year (EUR)
Category
Architecture

Technologies & skills

Primary technologies

.NETPHP

Cloud & infrastructure

Azure

What you'll be doing

Lead architectural direction and cloud modernisation for a major international insurance organisation. Shape engineering practices, drive Azure-first solutions, microservices, and AI adoption. Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship across teams in Dublin, London, and Bermuda.

  • Define and evolve software architecture, design patterns and engineering standards
  • Lead modernisation of legacy platforms to scalable, cloud-native Azure solutions
  • Guide design and implementation of microservices, APIs and distributed systems
  • Apply Azure expertise across Functions, orchestration and cloud-based application development
  • Champion modern software engineering practices, code quality and development workflows
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI into development processes and enterprise applications
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to software engineers

Key requirements

Must-have

  • Experience as a Software Architect, Azure Architect, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, Lead Software Engineer or similar senior technical role
  • Strong commercial experience designing and building solutions within Microsoft Azure
  • Solid knowledge of Azure Functions, orchestration, microservices and distributed architecture

Role signals

Technical focus
architecture, cloud modernisation, microservices, AI integration, mentorship
Leadership
Mentoring
Architecture / system design
Indicated in the listing
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

Full job description

Azure Software Architect / Technical Lead | .NET & Cloud Modernisation

  • ** Lead architectural direction across a major international insurance organisation

  • Shape engineering practices across teams in Dublin, London and Bermuda

  • Drive cloud modernisation, microservices and AI adoption in an Azure-first environment**

We are looking for an experienced Azure Software Architect / Technical Lead to join the technology organisation of a major international insurance business operating across Dublin, London and Bermuda.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on technical leader to play a key role in transforming a complex legacy technology estate into a modern, scalable, cloud-native environment. You’ll help define software architecture, establish engineering standards and shape how development teams design, build and deliver software.

Working closely with the Head of Software, Head of QA and Enterprise Architect, you’ll provide technical direction across engineering teams, bridging the gap between architectural vision and practical implementation. This is a development-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys influencing technical decisions, mentoring engineers and driving better ways of working without moving into traditional people management.

The organisation is heavily invested in Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Azure Functions, orchestration, microservices and distributed systems. You’ll also help explore and embed AI capabilities into the software development lifecycle and enterprise applications.

What You’ll Do

  • Define and evolve software architecture, design patterns and engineering standards

  • Lead the modernisation of legacy platforms towards scalable, cloud-native Azure solutions

  • Guide the design and implementation of microservices, APIs and distributed systems

  • Apply your Azure expertise across Functions, orchestration and cloud-based application development

  • Champion modern software engineering practices, code quality and effective development workflows

  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI into development processes and enterprise applications

  • Provide hands-on technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to software engineers

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Software Architect, Azure Architect, Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, Lead Software Engineer or in a similar senior technical role

  • Strong commercial experience designing and building solutions within Microsoft Azure

  • Solid knowledge of Azure Functions, orchestration, microservices and distributed architecture

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to €110,000 base salary

  • Up to 25% performance bonus

  • Dublin or London

  • Approximately quarterly travel to London

If you’re an Azure-focused Software Architect, Technical Lead or Principal Engineer looking to influence engineering direction, modernise complex platforms and shape cloud architecture across an international organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Serena Akbib on +353 1 960 9972 .

Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

Based on this listing, the role is a hands-on Azure Software Architect / Technical Lead focused on modernising legacy systems to scalable, cloud-native solutions, driving engineering standards, and mentoring teams across an international insurance organisation.

  • Azure cloud expertise·High
  • Microservices and distributed systems·High
  • Technical leadership (mentorship, standards)·High
  • AI integration awareness·Medium

Only have 30 minutes?

Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.

Start 30-minute prep

Your 30-minute plan

  1. Review Azure Architecture Patterns

    0–8 min

    Refresh your knowledge of Azure Functions, orchestration, and microservices best practices, focusing on real-world implementations.

  2. Prepare Legacy Modernisation Examples

    8–15 min

    Select and structure 1-2 detailed examples of legacy-to-cloud modernisation projects you have led or contributed to.

  3. Reflect on Technical Leadership Experience

    15–20 min

    Identify specific instances where you set engineering standards, mentored teams, or influenced technical direction.

  4. Research AI Integration in Azure

    20–25 min

    Explore Azure AI services and consider how they could be applied to enterprise software or development workflows.

  5. Draft Role-Specific Questions

    25–30 min

    Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers about challenges, team structure, and expectations.

Likely questions

, 6 items

Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

Talking points

, 5 items

  • Azure Functions and Orchestration

    Demonstrate your experience designing and implementing serverless and orchestrated solutions in Azure, as this is central to the company's cloud strategy.

  • Legacy Platform Modernisation

    Showcase examples where you have led or contributed to transforming legacy systems into modern, scalable cloud-native architectures.

  • Microservices and Distributed Architecture

    Prepare to discuss your approach to designing, implementing, and scaling microservices and distributed systems, as this is a core responsibility.

  • Technical Leadership and Mentorship

    Be ready to provide examples of how you have guided engineering teams, set standards, and mentored developers in previous roles.

  • AI Integration in Development

    Highlight any experience or ideas you have for embedding AI capabilities into software development processes or enterprise applications.

What to research

, 4 items

  • Azure Functions, Orchestration, and Microservices

    Review your experience and knowledge of designing, deploying, and managing Azure Functions, orchestrated workflows, and microservices architectures.

  • Legacy System Modernisation

    Prepare examples of projects where you have modernised or migrated legacy systems to cloud-native solutions, especially on Azure.

  • Technical Leadership and Mentorship

    Reflect on your approach to providing technical direction, setting engineering standards, and mentoring teams without formal management authority.

  • AI Integration in Software Development

    Consider how you have, or would, integrate AI into enterprise applications or development workflows, particularly using Azure services.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. What are the main challenges currently faced in modernising the legacy technology estate?

    Why ask this? To understand the specific pain points and priorities for the role.

  2. How are engineering standards and best practices currently established and maintained across teams in different locations?

    Why ask this? To gauge the maturity of engineering processes and where you can add value.

  3. What is the organisation's vision for AI integration in its software and processes?

    Why ask this? To clarify expectations and opportunities for AI-related initiatives.

  4. How is success measured for this role, particularly in terms of technical leadership and platform modernisation?

    Why ask this? To align your efforts with the organisation's goals and KPIs.

  5. What opportunities exist for cross-team collaboration between Dublin, London, and Bermuda?

    Why ask this? To understand the dynamics of working across international teams.

  6. How does the organisation support ongoing learning and professional development for technical leaders?

    Why ask this? To assess the company's commitment to continuous improvement and your own growth.

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