**About Ministry Brands**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.We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation—advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades.Established in May 2023, our Galway R&D Centre is supported by the Irish Government and IDA Ireland. This investment reflects the incredible talent and innovation in Galway and the wider West of Ireland.We are committed to acknowledging and valuing the differences of our employees and creating an environment where everyone can develop and thrive.**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 of products and services.You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure—to deliver innovative, cloud-native architectures that power our global SaaS ecosystem.This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise-grade cloud environments in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and technical excellence.**What You’ll Do*** Collaborate with software development 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 modernization efforts such as data center consolidations, containerization (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.**What You Bring*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.* 10+ years of overall IT experience, with 7+ years in multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS).* Strong scripting skills (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.**What’s in it for You*** Hybrid working model (Galway office and remote flexibility).* 25 days annual leave + 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.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. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. 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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