Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Senior System Architect looking to take the next step in their career whilst also remaining hands on within an interesting Start-Up looking to make waves in the world of Infrastructure Orchestration for businesses with De-Centralised Network Infrastructure with their SaaS Platform.

What you will be doing:

• Platform Architecture - Design a scalable and reliable system aligned with business goals.
• Innovation - Research new tech in decentralised systems and cloud infrastructure to drive progress.
• System Integration - Ensure smooth integration with tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and monitoring platforms.
• Collaboration - Work with engineers, DevOps, and product managers to develop architectural solutions.
• Security & Compliance - Maintain industry-standard security and meet regulatory requirements.
• Scalability - Plan for future growth and address challenges in decentralised networks.
• Technical Leadership - Guide the engineering team and promote best practices.
• Documentation - Create clear technical documents for internal and external use.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years in software architecture (ideally within large-scale SaaS platforms)
• Previous roles include Principal Architect, Chief Architect, Senior System Architect, or VP of Engineering with a focus on architecture.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with infrastructure orchestration, decentralized systems, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), modern DevOps practices, and containerisation technologies.
• Experience within the start/scale-up realm.
• Previous Blockchain technology experience.

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