Chief Software Architect: Lead Secure Systems & Teams

Matchtech; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Early Friday finishes

Career development

Job summary

Matchtech in Maidenhead, Berkshire, is seeking a Chief Software Architect to provide architectural direction across multiple programmes and lead the development of secure, mission-critical software solutions.

You will mentor engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and promote best practices, with flexible hours and strong investment in engineering capability and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for high-level UK Security Clearance.
• Experience leading software engineering teams.
• Experience within defence or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead software architecture across multiple projects.
• Make key design decisions that shape future product development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Systems, Hardware and Firmware engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Champion best practices in software development, tooling and quality.

Skills

C/C++ or Rust

Linux/Windows development

CI/CD and DevOps

Embedded/RTOS

Software architecture leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

UML/SysML

MISRA standards

Job description

Matchtech in Maidenhead, Berkshire, is seeking a Chief Software Architect to provide architectural direction across multiple programmes and lead the development of secure, mission-critical software solutions.

You will mentor engineering teams, influence technical strategy, and promote best practices, with flexible hours and strong investment in engineering capability and career development.