Lead Software Architect (WMS & Automation) - Remote

Proactive Appointments; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments Limited is recruiting a Senior Software Architect for a remote role. You will lead a team of software engineers, own the technical design and take responsibility for delivery across complex projects in the automation/engineering space.

You should have strong C++ development experience, proven leadership, and the ability to define architecture, plan development and mentor engineers. Remote working with occasional site visits may be involved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership.
• Strong C++ development experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring software engineers.
• Experience with software design, development planning, testing and integration.
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• SQL knowledge and experience.
• Experience working within complex engineering, automation or systems integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Software Engineers.
• Take overall technical responsibility for software design and development across projects.
• Define software architecture, design concepts and detailed technical specifications.
• Plan and allocate development tasks, supporting engineers with technical solutions.
• Contribute to software development using C++, C and Java.
• Monitor development progress, budgets, risks and changes in scope.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Controls, Support and Solutions teams.
• Lead functional testing, quality reviews and technical assurance.
• Support software deployment and provide early-life support at customer sites.
• Manage the investigation and resolution of software issues and project-related faults.
• Build effective technical relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Software leadership

C++ development

Mentoring engineers

Architecture design

Development planning

Testing & integration

Stakeholder comms

Education

Degree in technical discipline

Tools

SQL

Job description

Proactive Appointments Limited is recruiting a Senior Software Architect for a remote role. You will lead a team of software engineers, own the technical design and take responsibility for delivery across complex projects in the automation/engineering space.

You should have strong C++ development experience, proven leadership, and the ability to define architecture, plan development and mentor engineers. Remote working with occasional site visits may be involved.