Principal Software Architect / Engineering Manager

Dalata Hotel Group PLC
Belfast, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Franchise
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 80K

Job location

Remote
Belfast, United Kingdom

Tech stack

ASP.NET
Java
.NET
API
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Continuous Integration
Distributed Systems
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Python
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Software Engineering
.NET Core
React
Caching
Backend
Event Driven Architecture
Specflow
Kubernetes
Api Design
REST
Docker
Microservices

Job description

Engineering Culture * Manage and mentor multi disciplinary engineering teams * Scale engineering capability across regions including Belfast and India * Establish Architecture Review Boards and governance structures * Build standards that enable consistency without slowing delivery You will likely lead groups of 20 plus engineers through senior technical leads. Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement * Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Executive leadership to define architectural roadmaps * Own end to end delivery of major platform initiatives * Develop proofs of concept in .NET, Java, or Python to validate architectural direction * Communicate complex technical decisions clearly to senior stakeholders This role requires someone comfortable switching between whiteboard strategy and production systems. What We're Looking For Core Experience * 10+ years in software engineering with deep experience across .NET and distributed systems *, Proven leadership as an Engineering, Business Development Manager - Laundry Systems A pure new-business role focused on expanding the laundry systems portfolio. You'll identify new markets, build relationships, pitch solutions, manage your pipeline and drive revenue across retail, forecourts, leisure and..., VANRATH are assisting a well-established Northern Ireland organisation within the energy and fuel supply sector with the recruitment of a Business Developer (Field Based). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to take ownership of a..., Lead Backend Developer We're partnering with a modern, cloud-native company delivering high-quality platforms and digital experiences. They're hiring a Lead Backend Developer to own backend engineering and drive the technical direction of scalable APIs and services. This is...

Requirements

Manager, Architect, Principal Engineer, or Site Lead * Track record modernising enterprise systems from Web Forms to modular monoliths or microservices * Strong cloud expertise across Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD ecosystems * Deep understanding of messaging systems, API design, and event driven architecture Technical Background * .NET / C#, Web Forms, .NET Core, REST APIs * Exposure to Java and Python for architectural experimentation * Kubernetes, Docker, modern CI/CD pipelines * SQL Server, Postgres, caching and performance optimisation strategies Leadership Profile * Experience leading multi team engineering groups * Strong mentoring and talent development capability * Confident communicator able to simplify complex architecture for senior leaders * Proven ability to establish scalable engineering standards and culture Nice to Have * Experience scaling engineering across multiple regions * Exposure to AI driven development practices * BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow, xUnit, Hangfire * Experience within regulated or enterprise domains Why This Role This is a senior leadership position with genuine long term architectural impact. You will influence platform transformation at scale, operate within a mature engineering culture, and have a clear pathway toward Head of Engineering or Enterprise Architecture progression. For a confidential discussion, connect directly with Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn. OCHO. Building Teams. Skills: .Net AWS React Benefits: Bonus Similar jobs

Benefits & conditions

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About the company

and deliver measurable improvements across scalability, reliability, and developer experience. If you enjoy owning complex landscapes and setting long term technical direction, this will resonate. Architecture & Modernisation * Define and lead modern architecture strategy, transitioning legacy platforms into modular, cloud native systems * Decompose monoliths into scalable APIs, microservices, and event driven services across Azure and AWS * Align frontend and backend architectural patterns to ensure performance and consistency * Introduce AI enabled engineering practices to improve quality and delivery velocity Technical Leadership & Platform Ownership * Provide architectural oversight across multiple applications and teams * Lead long term cloud migration, containerisation, and automation initiatives * Diagnose and resolve deep performance and scalability challenges * Champion craftsmanship including TDD, BDD, clean architecture, and scalable design principles Team Leadership &, Job Description A global gaming technology organisation specialising in intelligent automation solutions is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join an established engineering team based in Belfast. This is a newly created position within an existing AI-focused team,..., At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air..., Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's..., IT Recruitment Consultant - US Relocation Opportunity Focus: USA Tech Recruitment Market About us Reperio Human Capital is a leading IT specialist recruitment consultancy, headquartered in Belfast City Centre, that focuses primarily on the growing technology industry in...

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