Senior Consultant – Software & Infrastructure

At Lab08, we partner with leading VCs, PEs, and M&A teams to deliver data-driven technical due diligence. Our work blends deep technical insight with product strategy analysis, helping investors and founders make smarter, faster decisions. With 50+ due diligence processes completed, we’ve built a reputation for uncovering risks, validating upside, and providing clear, actionable insights that accelerate investment confidence.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant – Software & Infrastructure to perform deep technical audits across software architectures, infrastructure, DevOps, and security. This role suits someone who thrives in hands-on technical evaluation and can communicate findings with clarity to both engineers and investors.

What you’ll do

• Execute in-depth technical audits across software architecture, infrastructure, and codebases.
• Assess cloud setups (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps maturity, observability, and release processes.
• Review software architecture patterns (microservices, modular monoliths, event-driven).
• Evaluate code quality, maintainability, test coverage, and automation pipelines.
• Identify security and data protection risks, including GDPR compliance, pen testing, and vulnerability scanning.
• Examine disaster recovery and resilience practices.
• Provide actionable insights in structured due diligence reports tailored for both technical and investor audiences.

What you bring

• Deep technical expertise in software architecture, coding standards, and infrastructure.
• Strong experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring stacks.
• Knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, OWASP) and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Ability to assess open-source license risks and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in reviewing and scaling modern tech stacks (Node.js, Python, Go, Java, etc.).
• Competence in evaluating disaster recovery, scalability, and maintainability.
• Clear communication style to translate technical complexity into investor-relevant insights.

Why join Lab08?

• Work directly with leading European VCs, PEs, and scaleups.
• Be part of a team founded by experienced SaaS entrepreneurs with a successful exit.
• Exposure to cutting-edge startups, products, and architectures.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment with global clients.

So, if you are already excited about this role – drop us a line, send your CV, and let’s get started! Our process is rapid and consists of two interviews. We are open to interviewing you in person, as well as in a video call.

Applications will be processed in confidentiality. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.