Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Software DevelopmentIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Competitive + Benefits PackageClosing date
29 May 2025
Senior System Engineer / Architect | Start-Up | London | £100,000 - £150,000
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.
