{"id":16294,"date":"2026-06-02T17:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.x4-technology.com\/job\/software-architect\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:04:06","slug":"software-architect","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.x4-technology.com\/de\/job\/software-architect\/","title":{"rendered":"Software Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hands-On Software Architect (Contract) | Outside IR35<\/p>\n<p>London or Dublin | Hybrid (2-3 Days Onsite per Week)<br \/>\nInitial 3-6 Month Contract<br \/>\nCompetitive Day Rate | Outside IR35<br \/>\nImmediate Start<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;A leading consultancy is seeking a Hands-On Software Architect to support the delivery of a strategic integration platform on behalf of a global insurance and reinsurance organisation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a highly technical architecture role suited to someone who enjoys remaining close to the code. 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