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

Archer · Recruitment agency
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

Cloud & infrastructure

What you'll be doing

Lead the transformation of a major insurance organisation's technology estate from legacy systems to modern, Azure-based, cloud-native architecture. Provide technical direction, shape engineering practices, and guide teams in a fast-paced, Azure-first environment with a focus on microservices and AI integration.

  • Shape software architecture, engineering practices, code patterns and ways of working
  • Lead the evolution from legacy platforms towards modern Azure-based architecture
  • Design scalable microservice and cloud-native solutions
  • Work extensively with Azure Functions, orchestration and distributed systems
  • Help integrate AI into the SDLC and enterprise applications
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
  • Work closely with Software, QA and Enterprise Architecture leadership

Key requirements

Must-have

  • Proven experience as a Software Architect, Technical Lead or senior engineering leader
  • Strong commercial experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Excellent knowledge of Azure Functions, orchestration and microservice architecture
  • Experience modernising legacy technology environments

Role signals

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

Full job description

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

  • Shape the future of technology across a major international insurance organisation

  • Join a high-performing architecture team spanning Dublin, London and Bermuda Lead

  • Major technology transformation in a fast-paced, Azure-first environment

We are looking for a Software Architect – Tech Lead to join the technology organisation of a major international insurance business with operations across Dublin, London and Bermuda.

This is a key role within an established architecture function, supporting the continued transformation from a complex legacy technology estate towards modern, cloud-native architecture. You’ll play a leading role in shaping engineering practices, architecture, code patterns and ways of working across the organisation.

The role is focused on development leadership rather than people management. You’ll work closely with the Head of Software, Head of QA and Enterprise Architect, providing technical direction and influencing engineering teams through strong communication and technical expertise.

The organisation operates as a Microsoft Azure-first technology environment, with significant focus on Azure Functions, orchestration, microservices and modern distributed architecture. There is also a major focus on integrating AI into the software development lifecycle and into applications.

What You’ll Do

  • Shape software architecture, engineering practices, code patterns and ways of working

  • Lead the evolution from legacy platforms towards modern Azure-based architecture

  • Design scalable microservice and cloud-native solutions

  • Work extensively with Azure Functions, orchestration and distributed systems

  • Help integrate AI into the SDLC and enterprise applications

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams

  • Work closely with Software, QA and Enterprise Architecture leadership

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Software Architect, Technical Lead or senior engineering leader

  • Strong commercial experience with Microsoft Azure

  • Excellent knowledge of Azure Functions, orchestration and microservice architecture

  • Experience modernising legacy technology environments

Salary & Benefits

  • Up to €110,000 base salary

  • Up to 25% performance bonus + 10% non-contributory pension.

  • Dublin / London

  • Approximately quarterly travel to London

If you’re an experienced Software Architect or Technical Lead looking to shape architecture and engineering across a major international insurance organisation, we’d love to hear from you.Contact Serena Akbib on +353 1 960 9972 or send your CV to .

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