Architect jobs in United Kingdom

Software Architect

As a Software Architect, the selected candidate will lead the development and improved design of the system model code structure used in the operation, simulation, and performance analysis of our clients' product. The selected candidate will work with the Software Development and Quality Assurance teams to efficiently integrate new features, upgrade existing features, and support test coverage. In addition, the Software Architect will support developers of the System Modeling team with the implementation of newly designed architecture and features.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and design of features in the System Model within the MATLAB environment to improve capabilities, performance and reliability
• Design the code structure for state-of-the-art modeling techniques and software tools (using MATLAB or other appropriate platforms) to enable performance analysis of the product
• Take ownership of existing System Modeling code structure, identify and propose solutions for architectural improvement
• Closely collaborate with and support other members of the System Modeling team in the integration of new architecture and features
• Closely collaborate with Software Development team members to define and integrate new features and interfaces as required
• Closely collaborate with Quality Assurance team members for the efficient testing of new architecture and features
• Closely collaborate with System Design team members to align system modeling architecture with design requirements
• Suggest pragmatic codebase refactoring solutions to improve existing code readability and maintainability
• Write technical documentation
• Follow Agile software development methodologies

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience related to system level modeling software architecture, with a minimum of 15 years in similar roles
• Strong programming skills
• Expert experience with MATLAB
• Experience with parallel computing is desirable
• Experience with agile development is desirable
• Experience with cluster job managers is desirable
• Experience with real-time operational software design is desirable
• Knowledge of radio communication systems and/or satellite communication is desirable

Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Creative problem-solver with thorough attention to detail
• Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of coworkers and teammates
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners/suppliers
• Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation
• Experience in mathematical optimization including linear programming is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources
• An aptitude for and interest in complex technology
• Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset