Chief Solution Architect - Path to CTOLimerick ¦¦ Permanent ¦¦ Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)€100,000 - €115,000 DOETechHeads is proud to be partnering with a high-growth Irish SaaS company to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Chief Solution Architect. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Limerick (4 days a week onsite), offering the chance to lead architectural strategy across a growing suite of enterprise SaaS platforms.As Chief Solution Architect, you’ll drive the design of scalable, enterprise-grade SaaS platforms that streamline operational efficiency for global clients. You will have hands-on involvement in shaping the product architecture, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and working closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. As a key member of this project, your work will have a huge impact on the enterprise-scale projects you work on.You’ll be working within a modern Microsoft tech stack including, C#, .NET and Azure. This role will give you the freedom to introduce best practices, maintain architectural excellence, and evaluate emerging technologies to stay ahead of industry trends. This is a perfect opportunity if you are looking for a role where you can have autonomy over the technological design of large-scale SaaS solutions.The hybrid model in this role (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) will provide you with an excellent balance of in-person engagement to ensure project delivery, while giving you autonomy in how and where you work.This position is to initially join this company to drive the technical direction for new product development as Chief Solution Architect. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to step into the role of CTO in the short to medium term, Based on performance and business needs.If you're ready to take on a role where you will lead and design the development of a project with a global impact, this role is for you!Key Responsibilities:Lead the architectural design and development of enterprise SaaS solutions with a strong focus on multi-tenancy, scalability, and high availability.Define and implement technology roadmaps, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security of solutions.Guide engineering teams in best practices for software development, DevOps, and cloud architecture.Drive the development of robust, scalable, and secure SaaS products using modern technologies.Design and optimize cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure PaaS, leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure SQL.Architect and implement microservices-based architectures with RESTful APIs to support seamless integrations.Collaborate with front-end teams to develop scalable React-based web applications.Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability using Entity Framework (EF), Dapper, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases.Incorporate BI and analytics solutions to enhance product insights and decision-making.Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations.Optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated deployments and process improvements for faster and more efficient releases.Act as a mentor to development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.Key Requirements:8+ years in software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural or lead role.Extensive experience in Microsoft .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, Azure Portal, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases.Strong knowledge of Azure PaaS, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Bicep.Deep understanding of microservices architecture, domain-driven design (DDD), and event-driven architecture.Experience with API management, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).Familiarity with OAuth, OpenID Connect, and security frameworks.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Desirable Skills:Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Exposure to AI/ML solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.Certification in Microsoft Azure Solutions Architecture or similar.Compensation:Salary: €100,000 - €115,000 DOEBenefits: Pension, Healthcare, and MoreIf you would like to be considered for this position, please share a copy of your updated CV to thomas@techheads.ie
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