Lead Software Engineer (Engineering Excellence)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Engineering Excellence): Architect and lead the design of large-scale, multi-region infrastructure platforms and automation systems to improve developer productivity with an accent on cloud mastery, distributed systems, and CI/CD architecture. Focus on defining technical strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring senior engineers.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a leading global software company specializing in cloud-based enterprise solutions and SaaS platforms.

What you will do

• Architect and lead design of large-scale, multi-region infrastructure platforms and automation systems.
• Define technical strategy and roadmaps for core engineering platform evolution and modernization.
• Lead proof-of-concepts and evaluate emerging technologies to advance engineering capabilities.
• Mentor and develop senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• 12+ years of professional software development experience with expert-level Java proficiency.
• Proven experience architecting large-scale distributed systems serving thousands of users.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS), containerization (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD platform architecture and microservices design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex data to senior leadership.

Nice to have

• Experience with hirify.global platform, APIs, and ecosystem tools like MuleSoft and Tableau.
• Knowledge of data platforms such as data lakes and Kafka.
• Experience with additional programming languages like Python or NodeJS.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (SOX, FedRAMP, GDPR).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to influence platform strategy impacting thousands of engineers.
• Clear progression paths toward higher-level principal engineer or engineering management roles.
• Work in a leading global software company with a focus on innovation and excellence.