Influence technical direction and guide engineering teams
Design robust software systems supporting a modern SaaS environment
Review existing systems to identify simplification and performance improvement opportunities
Collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, and senior stakeholders
Translate business needs into scalable solutions
Drive architectural excellence across the organisation

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Many years of experience in software development at a senior or principal level
Proven experience designing and delivering complex systems, ideally within a SaaS environment
Strong, hands on experience with Swift, which is essential for this role
Experience working with modern languages and frameworks such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and Angular
Deep understanding of software architecture principles, patterns, and design methodologies
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes
Experience working in Agile environments
A strong focus on quality, performance optimisation, and high availability systems

Principal Architect

Key skills