The OpportunityWe are looking for a Software Engineer ready to step into a Product/Technical Architecture pathway. This is a unique, hands-on growth role designed for engineers who want to transition into product and solution architecture, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making, stakeholder management, and solution design.You'll work closely with Product Architects, Software Architects, Product Managers, and Engineering teams, helping translate business requirements into Minimum Viable Features (MVFs), API specifications, and actionable engineering projects. Mentorship, coaching, and a clear career pathway are provided to enable your progression into a full Product Architect role.This is not a Product Manager position - it's designed for engineers who want to move away from purely coding-focused roles and expand their influence over architecture, solution design, and product delivery.What You'll Be DoingCollaborate with Product Managers to review, refine, and prioritise business requirements
Work with Software Architects and Engineering teams to define and document MVFs (1-6 month deliverables)
Produce solution designs, gain architectural approval, and handoff specifications to engineering teams
Write and maintain API specifications (e.g., Swagger)
Engage with Engineering, Security, Compliance, and Architecture disciplines on a daily basis
Apply commercial awareness, understanding ROI, usage frequency, and the business impact of technical decisions
Maintain clear documentation and dashboards on ongoing product work
Support release planning, issue resolution, and alignment between product and engineering teamsWhat We're Looking ForEssential Criteria4+ years' experience as a Software Engineer
Hands-on experience in product development, with an interest in moving into architecture/solutions roles
Strong understanding of APIs, client-server architectures, distributed systems, and cloud components (e.g., AWS)
Comfortable working with databases, querying for insights/statistics, and system architecture
Curious, analytical, and able to reduce scope while maintaining commercial impact
Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence, able to work with stakeholders dailyDesirable CriteriaExperience in enterprise engineering and N-tier systems
Familiarity with payment systems or regulated environments (nice-to-have)
Understanding of API design, logging, external integrations, and solution documentation
Ability to prioritise work and assess technical decisions for business impactWhy JoinCareer growth: Step into a Product Architect career path while leveraging your engineering experience
High-impact work: Contribute to critical, revenue-generating systems from Belfast, a core strategic engineering site
Flexible working: Hybrid / remote-friendly culture - office attendance optional
Mentorship & exposure: Work closely with senior architects and product leaders, shaping your development and influence
Commercially aware engineering: Learn to balance technical solutions with business goals, ROI, and product strategyThis is an ideal role for a software engineer looking to grow into architecture, gain strategic exposure, and make a tangible impact on high-value, complex product platforms.
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