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, guide microservices and AI adoption, and 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 towards 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 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

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, technical leadership
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 or send your CV to

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 leading technical direction across distributed teams.

  • Azure cloud expertise·Medium
  • Microservices and distributed systems·High
  • Technical leadership·High
  • AI integration·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 and Microservices Projects

    0–8 min

    Revisit your most relevant Azure-based projects, focusing on architecture, orchestration, and microservices design.

  2. Prepare Legacy Modernisation Case Studies

    8–15 min

    Select 1-2 examples where you led or contributed to legacy-to-cloud transformations, and outline your approach and results.

  3. Summarise AI Integration Experience

    15–20 min

    Document any experience or knowledge you have integrating AI into software solutions, even if exploratory.

  4. Reflect on Technical Leadership and Mentoring

    20–25 min

    List specific instances where you provided technical guidance, set standards, or mentored engineers across teams.

  5. Draft Role-Specific Questions

    25–30 min

    Prepare thoughtful questions about architecture, team structure, and modernisation challenges to ask during the interview.

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, building, and deploying microservices and distributed systems, as this is a core responsibility.

  • Technical Leadership and Mentoring

    Highlight your ability to provide hands-on guidance, set engineering standards, and mentor engineers, as the role emphasizes leadership without traditional people management.

  • AI Integration in Development

    Be ready to discuss how you have identified and implemented AI capabilities within software development lifecycles or enterprise applications.

What to research

, 4 items

  • Azure Functions, Orchestration, and Microservices

    Review your hands-on experience with Azure Functions, orchestration patterns, and microservices design and deployment.

  • Legacy System Modernisation

    Prepare examples of legacy-to-cloud migration projects, focusing on your architectural decisions and outcomes.

  • AI Integration in Enterprise Applications

    Gather examples or case studies where you have evaluated or implemented AI features in software solutions.

  • Technical Leadership Across Distributed Teams

    Reflect on your experience mentoring engineers and setting engineering standards in multi-location or international teams.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. How are architectural decisions typically made and communicated across the Dublin, London, and Bermuda teams?

    Why ask this? To understand the decision-making process and your influence as a technical leader.

  2. What are the biggest challenges currently faced in the legacy modernisation journey?

    Why ask this? To identify where your expertise can have the most impact and what obstacles to expect.

  3. How is success measured for cloud modernisation and AI integration initiatives?

    Why ask this? To clarify expectations and key performance indicators for your role.

  4. What opportunities exist for introducing new engineering practices or technologies?

    Why ask this? To gauge openness to innovation and your ability to drive change.

  5. How do engineering teams collaborate with the Head of Software, Head of QA, and Enterprise Architect?

    Why ask this? To understand cross-functional collaboration and reporting lines.

  6. What is the current approach to mentoring and developing engineering talent?

    Why ask this? To align your leadership style with existing practices and identify areas for contribution.

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