Lead Software Architect Hybrid Cardiff Fintech Up To 20% Bonus

Looking for a Lead Software Architect role where you will have ongoing L&D opportunities as well as a structured roadmap in terms of progression? IntaPeople are delighted to be partnered with a fintech to scale up the product engineering team as they embark on a huge global acquisition.

Based in the heart of Cardiff, they are a thriving fintech creating asset management and equipment finance software for a range of multinational clients; their software is well-proven all over Europe.

About the company

• They have an exceptional reputation for investing in their employees, they have a strong learning culture with ongoing professional development and actively promote from within the team.
• The culture in the office is collaborative and welcoming; they encourage respect, trust, empathy, and support. The team are asked in 2 days per week to maintain this wonderful culture, and there is a well-stocked fridge and dark roast coffee for even more motivation!
• They re a late stage scale up but backed by a large multinational group so It s a fast-paced environment; you ll be working on multiple workstreams and delivering high quality products; the team have regular social activities and they have a nurturing and motivating culture.

About you

• As the team are working in a start-up environment, we re looking for the kind of person who pitches in with the team and shares ideas in daily stand-ups.
• They have a strong team culture so the ideal candidate will thrive in this environment and enjoy contributing within a collaborative environment. They often have socials, whether it s after works drinks, games, axe throwing, golf, bowling or anything else that pops in in town.

About the role

As a Lead Software Architect, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the architectural design and technical direction together with our departments
• Collaborating with stakeholders and technical leads to understand requirements and helping translate them into architectural designs
• Ensuring the quality, scalability, and performance of our software systems
• Guiding and mentoring teams, providing technical leadership and expertise
• Driving innovation and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends

Essential experience and technology skills:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience as a Software Architect, ideally in a lead role (not people leadership)
• Strong hands-on coding skills and expertise in Java and related technologies
• Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies, such as Agile and DevOps
• Deep understanding of Software Architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS or Azure, is a plus

What you ll get in return:

• A competitive starting salary of up to GBP75,000 DOE
• Discretionary Bonus (between 10%-20%)
• Vibrant City Centre Location
• 25 days Annual leave (plus your birthday and bank holidays
• Death In Service
• Private Health Insurance
• Salary sacrifice bike and electric car scheme
• Monthly Socials
• Charity days and events

Next steps Apply now to be considered or if you have any questions, get in touch with Nathan Handley (url removed)

Please note this role is a hybrid role and candidates need to be in commutable distance of Cardiff for 2 days per week onsite presence. We re currently not able to offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.