Software Architect

Software Architect

Central Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Up to £90,000 DOE + Bonus

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 platforms
• Strong expertise in TypeScript, modern backend architectures, and AWS services including ECS, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, CloudFront, and Lambda
• Deep understanding of high-volume data access patterns, including caching, read replicas, partitioning, and datastore selection
• Experience defining architectural standards, governance, and engineering guardrails that scale across teams
• Ability to lead solution design, shape technical direction, and maintain clean, scalable system boundaries as platforms grow
• Interest 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% bonus
• Hybrid working – 3 days in Central Manchester
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Significant influence over platform architecture and technical direction
• Opportunity to shape engineering standards in an AI-enabled environment
• Free 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!