Software Engineer - Path to Product Architect

The Opportunity

We 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.

• Collaborate 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 teams

• 4+ 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 daily

• Experience 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 impact

• Career 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 strategy

This 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
.