Data Systems Software Architect & Lead Designer

Matchtech; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is partnering with a leading engineering organisation in Bristol to recruit a Software Design Engineer specialising in data distribution and complex, safety-critical systems. The role is hands-on, focusing on developing a core data model and contributing to architecture and interfaces.

You will work with software architects and technical leads, define interface specifications (IDL), and drive best practices while delivering reliable software.

Qualifications

• Strong software design and architecture experience.
• Advanced data modelling and analysis skills.
• Experience with Interface Definition Languages (IDL).
• Ability to influence technical direction and design decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support system architecture and design activities.
• Define and develop interface specifications (IDL).
• Create reusable component templates and design patterns.
• Lead data modelling and data design initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to developers.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across software development teams.

Skills

Software design

Data modelling

IDL

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Matchtech is partnering with a leading engineering organisation in Bristol to recruit a Software Design Engineer specialising in data distribution and complex, safety-critical systems. The role is hands-on, focusing on developing a core data model and contributing to architecture and interfaces.

You will work with software architects and technical leads, define interface specifications (IDL), and drive best practices while delivering reliable software.