Principal Software Architect – Cloud & Embedded Systems

SPX; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

Education & leadership programs

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Software Architect to define and drive the technical vision for our evolving software ecosystem. You will shape how hardware and firmware platforms integrate with cloud, mobile, and desktop applications, ensuring a scalable architecture that supports product evolution.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on validation, guiding architectural direction, governance, and practical prototyping where needed to deliver tangible results

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on architecture
• Ability to design end-to-end systems spanning firmware, cloud, and applications
• Proven track record delivering scalable, maintainable platforms

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture across firmware, cloud, and desktop/mobile apps
• Set tech strategy, standards, and governance across software org
• Guide architecture decisions and balance delivery with technical debt
• Assess current landscape and create a transformation roadmap
• Enable delivery through clarity, alignment, and proactive guidance
• Prototype ideas to validate feasibility and inform decisions
• Communicate architectural concepts effectively to executives and engineers

Skills

Architectural leadership

System design

Cloud platforms

Embedded/IoT integration

Prototyping

Communication skills

AI-assisted development

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Embedded systems

Job description

SPX Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Software Architect to define and drive the technical vision for our evolving software ecosystem. You will shape how hardware and firmware platforms integrate with cloud, mobile, and desktop applications, ensuring a scalable architecture that supports product evolution.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on validation, guiding architectural direction, governance, and practical prototyping where needed to deliver tangible results