Senior Software Architect

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in Cyprus.

Who We Are.

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you will do at Axi!

At Axi, we’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Software Architect to lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable software solutions across our global platforms. You will play a key role in setting the architectural vision, guiding best practices, and enabling cross-team collaboration to ensure our systems are robust, secure, and aligned with business goals.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with technical leads and subject matter experts, shaping architectural blueprints and roadmaps, while also mentoring developers and promoting excellence in engineering practices. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of design and code—bringing architectural vision to life with clean, efficient, and maintainable solutions.

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

• Own and evolve Axi's overall software architecture to ensure standardization, scalability, and code quality.

• Design architectural blueprints for common, reusable solutions across products and teams.

• Serve as a core member of the Architecture Collaboration Forum, providing direction and review of technical designs.

• Collaborate with tech leads to document and communicate architectural standards across the developer community.

• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap in coordination with product and development teams.

• Implement DevOps and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles for operational excellence.

• Ensure compliance with coding standards, clean code practices, and test-driven development (TDD).

• Write clean, maintainable code and implement unit tests to promote high-quality software.

• Embed secure coding practices throughout the SDLC to proactively mitigate security risks.

• Contribute to and refine software development practices to improve efficiency and maintainability.

• Mentor junior developers via peer reviews and pair programming.

Are you the one?

General:

• Proven experience in C#, .NET, and Terraform.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Architect. 

• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database design.

• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (preferably Azure).

• Strong grasp of software architecture principles, system design, and scalability.

• Experience with TDD, unit testing, and clean coding principles.

• Knowledge of additional programming languages (OO or functional) is a plus.

• Experience creating architectural documentation and blueprints for enterprise applications.

• Strong understanding of the Azure Well-Architected Framework and security best practices.

• Ability to align architecture with business and product strategies.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience mentoring and supporting junior developers.

• Active participant in cross-functional forums, design reviews, and roadmap planning.

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development.
• 21 annual leave days per year, 5 paid study leave days per year, and 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Health Insurance.
• Hybrid work mode for greater flexibility

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30 minutes)
• Take home Assessment (24 hours deadline)
• Technical Interview (90 minutes)
• Culture Interview (30 minutes)
• Hiring Manager Interview (30 minutes)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritize creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment-related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.