Overview
Global Aviation company urgently requires an Enterprise Architect with very strong Microsoft Applications experience to join their IT Department in advance of an upcoming transformation project. The Enterprise Architect should have strong leadership skills and deep hands-on expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, particularly Azure services, combined with a proven background in application development and modern architecture practices.
This role is offered on a Hybrid basis, with the Enterprise Architect onsite at the company office in Dublin 2 for 3 days per week and the remainder remote. This may fluctuate at busier or quieter times. The initial duration is 6 months, with a high probability of extension. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical design authority for complex enterprise solutions.
Responsibilities
* Application Development Leadership - Lead design and delivery of robust, maintainable applications leveraging Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, AKS, Azure DevOps).
* Development Frameworks - Drive adoption of modern frameworks such as React and Python.
* Architecture Design & Strategy - Define end-to-end architectures addressing business requirements, scalability, security, and future growth.
* Architectural Standards - Establish standards and best practices for cloud-native, hybrid, and on-premises environments with emphasis on Azure.
* Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with business leaders, product owners, engineering teams, and external vendors to align technology solutions with objectives.
* Technology Evaluation & Adoption - Research and guide adoption of emerging technologies; evaluate third-party tools within the Microsoft ecosystem.
* Governance & Best Practices - Develop architecture, governance processes, documentation, and coding standards.
* Mentorship & Leadership - Mentor developers, engineers, and junior architects.
* Technical Problem-Solving - Troubleshoot complex architectural challenges and balance technical needs with business outcomes.
* Quality Assurance - Validate architecture to uphold robust standards and prevent technical debt.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
* Extensive software architecture and application development with at least 10 years specializing in the Microsoft stack and Azure services.
* Strong experience with SQL databases, especially Azure Managed SQL, focusing on design, optimization, and security for cloud and hybrid solutions.
* Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, AKS, Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps).
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Business Central for diverse business needs, including full-cycle implementations.
* Proficiency in designing scalable, secure cloud solutions using Azure (microservices, serverless, event-driven).
* Advanced knowledge of .NET Core/Framework, C#, and related Microsoft development platforms.
* Hands-on experience with modern libraries such as React and Python for backend development, scripting, or integration tasks.
* Security best practices for enterprise applications (Identity & Access Management, EntraID, data protection).
* Data Architecture Expertise including EDWs, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and ETL processes.
* Experience in application modernization, migration from legacy systems to modern cloud architectures, and digital transformation initiatives.
* Strong communication skills to model, document, and convey complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences (UML, ArchiMate, Azure Architecture Center).
* Knowledge of integration patterns (API, messaging, event streaming) and designing for resilience, scalability, and performance.
* Certifications (preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF or equivalent.
* Industry experience in financial services, healthcare, or retail with regulatory knowledge; familiarity with Agile/Scrum and DevOps culture in large organizations.
* Exposure to data analytics, machine learning, or AI solutions using Azure Synapse, Azure Machine Learning, or similar services.
Important! Our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present, so all applicants must already have an automatic right to work in Ireland or hold a Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 Visa.
To Apply
For more information on this role, please contact Níall on +353 1 8690258 or +353 87 384 5327, or send your current CV along with a brief cover letter through this site.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
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