Software Architect

Ilkari is a privately-held start-up based in Dublin, Ireland. We deliver hyper-private scale innovation and technology to safeguard and secure data, enabling true data sovereignty even as the pace of change accelerates. Our best-in-breed sovereign technology delivers privacy and control over where companies' data resides, where it flows, and how it's accessed.

We're here to rewrite the story of data sovereignty – empowering innovators, pioneers and visionaries to make their mark. We believe the sky is not the limit. We strive for the perfect balance of simplicity and excellence in everything we do, and we're looking for people who are ready to join our journey and rewrite the story of data sovereignty.

Join ILKARI's dynamic Product Development team as a Software Architect, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology. Reporting to the Head of Architecture, you'll design secure, scalable, and robust systems that drive innovation across Cloud, Automation, Software Orchestration, and Monitoring domains. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture roadmaps and deliver solutions that are built to run, secure by design, and tailored to customer needs.

At ILKARI, we believe that diverse teams build better products. We strongly encourage women and professionals from underrepresented groups in tech to apply.

• Translate business needs into practical, high-impact technical solutions.

• Define architecture roadmaps and design scalable systems aligned with ILKARI's growth strategy.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of software platforms.

• Mentor engineers and architects while promoting best practices in clean code and automation.

• Drive innovation with cloud technologies (OpenStack, AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Ensure architectural governance and collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams.

• Create clear and actionable technical documentation.

• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and propose enhancements that increase performance and resilience.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of cloud-native design, microservices, and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).

• Deep expertise across multiple cloud platforms, especially OpenStack.

• Sound knowledge of systems architecture, security principles, and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator and confident collaborator across technical and non-technical teams.

• Strategic thinker with a practical, solution-driven mindset.

• Passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing.

• Adaptable to change and comfortable navigating complex technical challenges.

Experience

• 5+ years in software or systems architecture roles.

• Proven experience designing and leading complex software platforms in cloud environments.

• Stakeholder management across departments.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

• Private life and health insurance for you and your family.

• Four weeks per year to work from anywhere (for eligible employees).

• Gym reimbursement.

• Company bus line for Málaga-based employees.

• Learning Pocket for personal development.

• A hybrid working model with flexible hours.

• Three paid volunteering days per year.

• Generous referral bonus programme.