Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations, serving more than 95,000 customers worldwide.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join our Galway-based R&D engineering team.
In this role you will design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions across Azure and AWS, supporting Ministry Brands' next-generation products and services.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with software and infrastructure teams to design, test and implement secure, scalable cloud-hosted solutions.
Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, design patterns and operational best practices.
Lead modernisation initiatives such as data centre consolidations, containerisation (Kubernetes) and automation of CI/CD pipelines.
Provide hands-on expertise with Azure and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) environments.
Implement robust data migration and security controls, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and industry regulations.
Partner with development teams to enable continuous delivery and seamless integration across systems.
Troubleshoot complex system issues and propose sustainable technical solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of emerging cloud technologies.
Participate in architectural reviews, documentation and roadmap planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of overall IT experience, including 7+ years in multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS).
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, Ruby or Bash.
Deep understanding of infrastructure technologies—servers (Windows/Linux), networking, databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL), storage and cloud security.
Proven experience in cloud transformation initiatives and infrastructure automation.
Experience designing and supporting AI-driven infrastructure in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience working in PCI-compliant environments is a plus.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (Galway office and remote flexibility).
25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
100% employer-paid private health insurance (including dependents).
Employer-matched pension scheme.
Income protection and life assurance coverage.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
Career development through mentorship, certifications and professional training.
We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.
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