Software Architect

Overview

Some of the most interesting software problems are the ones without a ready-made answer. They bring together old and new systems, competing priorities, and decisions that will shape how a solution works for years to come.

That’s the kind of work you do as a Software Architect at Nortal. You’ll be close to the decisions that define a solution, with the freedom to explore the right direction and the technical depth to make it work in practice.

Sound like the kind of technical challenge you enjoy? Let’s build it together.

What you’ll do

• Lead collaboration with tech leads to design and implement sustainable software architecture.

• Establish engineering processes that prioritize maintainability, quality, and smooth delivery.

• Get hands-on with building key parts of the solution alongside the development team.

• Partner with clients to translate business requirements into viable technical solutions.

• Drive strategic architecture decisions that align technical execution with business goals.

• Empower the development team, create clarity in the architecture decision-making process.

What makes you a great fit

• Proven experience as a Software Architect.

• Strong background in software development with experience in Java, Angular, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

• Experience with leading technical decision-making.

• Ability to balance technical requirements with business objectives.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with clients and development teams.

• Fluency in Estonian and English.

Why Nortal

• We hire people not only for their skills but also for cultural add. We live by our values: commit to delivering value and results, take ownership, empower yourself and others, and own your future and growth. Besides our professionalism, we like to spice things up with good humour.

• At Nortal, we prioritise your growth and development through dedicated self-learning time, mentorship, external and internal training, and a strong 1:1 culture.

• We offer 2-5 extra vacation days per calendar year based on your tenure at Nortal.

• A focus on your well-being, with health insurance and sports initiatives in place.

• We support your work-life balance and provide flexible working hours.

• Design your workday in a way that suits you best, whether remotely or in the office. We’ll also help cover ergonomic home office costs.

• The Nortal Nomad program gives you the opportunity to spend a shorter period working in another country.

Salary range: 5500-6500€ gross/monthly (full-time). Final compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, role seniority, and skill set.

About Nortal

For over 25 years, we’ve been shaping digital transformation, delivering complex solutions for global enterprises and public sector organisations. Today, we are at the forefront of an AI-driven transformation era, helping organisations turn data into real business value. By combining deep domain expertise with data and AI, we design solutions that create immediate impact while scaling for the future.