Software Architect

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in radar technology seeks a Software Architect responsible for developing software architectures and ensuring design compliance. This role demands extensive knowledge of programming and deep expertise in software lifecycle practices. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge radar technology are provided.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with high-level programming languages and design methodologies.
• Strong background in software development and mentoring teams.
• Deep understanding of relevant standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207).

Responsibilities

• Provide software subject matter expertise across multiple projects.
• Define and develop architectural artifacts for software systems.
• Lead technical governance and ensure toolchain compliance.

Skills

Programming Languages

Software Development Lifecycle

Leadership

Configuration Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Architect

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Portsmouth – BroadOak

Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part-time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects.
2. Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing, and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet system requirements and support future re-use, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle.
3. Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable, and secure middleware and application architectures on modern hardware.
4. Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process.
5. Lead Technical Governance: Conducting peer reviews, leading design reviews, verifying and signing off software designs, and upholding software processes.
6. Promote Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: Supporting team skills development, maintaining awareness of industry trends, and ensuring architectural awareness of Security and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs).

Skills and Experiences:

• Extensive experience with at least one high-level programming language and design methodology such as UML.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with models like Agile and Waterfall.
• Proven leadership in software development activities and mentoring teams.
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207), including safety and SILs.
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management practices and tools.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical background, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.

Benefits:

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentive.

The Future Radar team:

Join us in shaping the future of radar technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio to address emerging threats, collaborating with customers, and investing in talent to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation.

Your role:

As the Software Architect, you will act as the technical focal point and design authority, developing software architectures for complex radar requirements, using modern systems, tools, and design patterns.

Workplace & Flexibility:

Our Cowes site is accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service. We offer flexible working hours to help balance work and life.

Why BAE Systems?

A place to make a difference, with an inclusive culture, valuing integrity and merit. We welcome diverse backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes.

If you have a health condition affecting assessment performance, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Note that roles may be subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security vetting.

Closing Date: 31st July 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.