Lead Software Architect – Shape Complex Systems & Strategy

SoCode Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Collaborative working environment

Strategic responsibility

Technical variety

Job summary

SoCode Recruitment is seeking a Lead Software Architect in Cambridgeshire to drive architectural thinking, guide technical decisions, and shape the evolution of complex software systems. This strategic, technically focused role balances long-term vision with practical engineering challenges across multidisciplinary teams.

You will define architectural principles, modernise platforms, develop roadmaps, and promote engineering excellence while aligning technical priorities with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software architecture and system design.
• Strong background in languages such as C++, C#, Python.
• Experience designing and evolving complex software systems with scalability and maintainability in mind.
• Technical experience in areas like application development, embedded software, or systems integration.
• Ability to assess architectural options, develop roadmaps, and balance priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence teams.
• A pragmatic, forward-thinking approach with business awareness.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction and architectural principles for projects.
• Modernise and improve existing systems for long-term maintainability.
• Guide complex engineering with design decisions and trade-offs.
• Shape roadmaps and assess emerging technologies with reliability in mind.
• Promote engineering excellence and effective collaboration across teams.
• Influence across teams to align technical priorities with business goals.

Skills

Software architecture

System design

C++, C#, Python

Embedded software

Stakeholder management

Architectural leadership

Job description

SoCode Recruitment is seeking a Lead Software Architect in Cambridgeshire to drive architectural thinking, guide technical decisions, and shape the evolution of complex software systems. This strategic, technically focused role balances long-term vision with practical engineering challenges across multidisciplinary teams.

You will define architectural principles, modernise platforms, develop roadmaps, and promote engineering excellence while aligning technical priorities with business objectives.