Digital Architect - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in propulsion systems is seeking a Digital Architect for their submarines division. The role involves owning application architecture, leading technical design, and collaborating with agile teams. Ideal candidates are qualified engineers with a solid background in digital architecture, automation, and a passion for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support

Discounts

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with a BEng or higher degree.
• Chartered Engineer (UK CEng) or equivalent.
• Experience with digital teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide architecture and technical leadership for scalable application design.
• Own application architecture within the digital product portfolio.
• Collaborate with architects and security teams to share best practices.

Skills

Automation

CICD

Team-oriented

Mentoring

Business-centric mindset

Education

BEng or higher degree

Chartered Engineer (UK CEng) or equivalent

Tools

Cloud architectures

Containerisation

Big Data platforms

Job description

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Job Title: Digital Architect

As a Digital Architect, you will be responsible for owning solution designs and content across a wide variety of digital product applications. Working closely with assurance and security teams, you’ll ensure all architectures and designs are compliant, maintaining our trusted relationship with customers.

You will collaborate with in-house and supply-chain software agile DevOps teams to define architectures and contribute to designs, ensuring clarity and effectiveness. You will also support and develop team members, stay updated with technology trends, and align architectures with business needs.

Why Rolls-Royce?

We are a leader in propulsion system design for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet. Join us for an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your growth and offers diverse career opportunities.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, bonus, employee support, discounts, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote digital technology impact within Rolls-Royce Submarines.
• Provide architecture and technical leadership for scalable application design.
• Own application architecture within the digital product portfolio, aligning with standards and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with architects and security teams to share best practices.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support continuous delivery.
• Leverage data and services to model and simulate business processes.
• Engage with business communities to understand drivers and shape technology roadmaps.
• Stay current with technology trends and ensure architecture best practices.
• Develop and mentor team members to reach their potential.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified engineer with a BEng or higher degree.
• Chartered Engineer (UK CEng) or equivalent.
• Member of a professional body.
• Deep understanding of the subject with influence skills.
• Knowledge of IP and export control.
• Experience delivering value quickly and balancing delivery pace, quality, and cost.
• Experience working with digital teams and suppliers.
• Passionate about automation and experienced in CICD.
• Familiar with on-premises and cloud architectures, containerisation, and modern software practices.
• Experience with Big Data platforms and cutting-edge technologies.
• Team-oriented, supportive, and mentoring skills.
• Business-centric mindset, understanding delivery, cost, and value.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a UK Security Check (SC) clearance and be a UK national. Rolls-Royce will assist with clearance applications.