Software Architect

Are you a Software Architect who enjoys designing scalable systems, solving complex data challenges, and setting the technical standards that engineering teams build against? We're partnering with a fast-growing SaaS marketplace in the Sport & Events industry. As the platform continues to scale, they're looking for a Software Architect to own the evolution of their AWS-based platform and help shape how both engineers and AI agents build software across the business. What they're looking for: Proven experience as a Software Architect, Principal Engineer, or Lead Engineer, with a track record of designing and evolving scalable backend platformsStrong expertise in TypeScript, modern backend architectures, and AWS services including ECS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, CloudFront, and LambdaDeep understanding of high-volume data access patterns, including caching, read replicas, partitioning, and datastore selectionExperience defining architectural standards, governance, and engineering guardrails that scale across teamsAbility to lead solution design, shape technical direction, and maintain clean, scalable system boundaries as platforms growInterest in AI-assisted development and helping establish safe, effective practices for agentic software delivery What's In It For You?Up to £90,000 salary (DOE) + Up to 20% bonusHybrid working - 3 days in Central Manchester25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysQuarterly performance bonusesSignificant influence over platform architecture and technical directionOpportunity to shape engineering standards in an AI-enabled environmentFree tickets to major gigs and sporting events If you're a Software Architect or Tech lead/Lead Engineer with proven experience owning the architecture of a high-scale platform, this is an opportunity you definitely don't want to miss out on!