Software Architect – Data and Performance
Company:
Location: (Hybrid – Haymarket office & home working)
Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per year
Job Type: Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Work Schedule: Typically 09:00 – 17:30 (Flexible)
Posted: 6 hours ago
About Dayshape
Dayshape is an award-winning Scottish software scale-up delivering an AI-powered resource management platform used by Big Four and other leading professional services firms globally.
Recognitions include:
- Scotland’s fastest-growing tech company (Deloitte Technology Fast 50 – three consecutive years)
- Enterprise Digital Tech Business of the Year (ScotlandIS Awards 2024)
Their platform uniquely combines advanced AI, real-time project financials, and firm-wide operational insights.
The company’s mission is to improve people’s working lives through smarter resource management and innovation.
About the Role
Dayshape is investing significantly in expanding its product portfolio, particularly in AI and large-scale data systems.
As a Software Architect – Data and Performance, you will:
- Analyse existing systems against product roadmap requirements
- Define key architectural solutions for optimal data delivery
- Design secure, privacy-first systems
- Deliver and review cloud-based solutions
- Lead architectural improvements in established codebases
This is a strategic technical role with real influence over how the platform evolves.
Technical Requirements
Core Tech Stack:
- .NET (Framework & Core)
- Azure SQL Server
- Microsoft Azure
You should have:
- Strong back-end development experience
- Experience implementing architectural change
- Knowledge of database & search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch, NoSQL, MSSQL)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to break down complex problems
Bonus Skills:
- Azure Cognitive Search
- Microsoft Fabric or similar data pipelines
- MS SQL Views
Benefits
- £55,000–£70,000 salary (DOE)
- £1,000 annual professional development budget
- 33 days holiday (increasing to 40 days with tenure)
- 4-week paid sabbatical in year five
- Private medical insurance (including dental & vision)
- Income protection & death in service cover
- 5% matched pension
- 20 hours paid volunteering annually
- Monthly team socials (in-person & virtual)
- Employee Assistance Programme & counselling service
Working Arrangement
- Hybrid (2–3 office days typical, not mandated)
- Office located in Haymarket, Edinburgh
- Fully remote possible (UK-based only)
Diversity & Inclusion
Dayshape strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Equality of opportunity is a core value and considered a strategic advantage.
