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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect - **Company:** Uniting Ambition Limited - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, Machine Learning Operations, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815039054-software-architect ## About the Role * Strong background designing and delivering distributed systems and microservices * Solid experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET Core, C#, SQL Server) * Exposure to AWS or GCP cloud environments * Understanding of AI/ML integration from an architectural perspective * Collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable influencing at all levels * Passionate about using technology to create positive social impact, If you're motivated by purpose and want to use your skills to build technology that matters, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description Business Manager UK and Europe | DevOps and Infrastructure at Uniting Cloud Software Architect - Tech for Good We're looking for an experienced Software Architect to help shape the next generation of SaaS products that make a genuine difference to people's lives across the world. This is a key role in a growing technology team, responsible for designing and leading the architecture of modern, cloud-based applications built on a microservices approach. You'll work across the full technology lifecycle - from high-level design through to guiding delivery teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and sustainable. You will be responsible for: * Architect and design microservice-based applications using the Microsoft stack (.NET, C#, Azure DevOps, etc.) * Lead cloud architecture design - ideally AWS or GCP, though other platforms are also considered * Develop and implement AI-driven architecture patterns to add intelligence to our SaaS products * Work closely with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into solid technical solutions * Champion technical best practice, mentoring teams and setting standards across projects What you will bring: * Strong background designing and delivering distributed systems and microservices * Solid experience with Microsoft technologies (.NET Core, C#, SQL Server) * Exposure to AWS or GCP cloud environments * Understanding of AI/ML integration from an architectural perspective * Collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable influencing at all levels * Passionate about using technology to create positive social impact What's on offer * Investment in technology and training with the opportunity to learn and work alongside some of the best tech talent * Hybrid working - 3 days a week on-site in the Northwest * Opportunity to work on products that genuinely improve lives globally * Supportive, forward-thinking environment with real scope to shape technology direction If you're motivated by purpose and want to use your skills to build technology that matters, we'd love to hear from you. 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