SatComms Software Architect

CGI; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CGI is seeking a Software Architect to join their growing team, focused on innovative software solutions for satellite systems. The role involves defining system architecture, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading architectural activities. Candidates should have extensive experience in software architecture, particularly in satellite command and data processing systems, and be prepared to take responsibility for comprehensive solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software solutions architecture.
• Demonstrated capability in designing high-level architectures and writing detailed designs.
• Experience with strict industry standards (Space, Defence).

Responsibilities

• Define the solution and system architecture across various projects.
• Collaborate with clients and other stakeholders in technical design.
• Create high-level artefacts for customers.

Skills

Software Solutions Architecture

Satellite Systems command and data processing

OSS/BSS

VSAT platforms

Requirements management

Technical Specifications

Development and testing lifecycle

Leadership in technical work

Job description

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Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems.

CGI is a leading provider of ground segment software and IT for space missions. We support some of the most advanced satellite systems in the world, designing and supporting ground segment command and data processing systems, as well as network architecture. This is an opportunity to join a growing team supporting the development of operational mission-critical systems.

We are looking for an architect to support software solutions developed with our customers. Our solutions cover network management, operations support, and mission planning, often using cutting edge optimization techniques.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

You will be joining an existing architecture team as a senior member and will work across projects with existing clients as well as responding to RFPs with potential new clients. CGI also offers an extensive range of training and on-the-job support to help members to develop their domain expertise.

The Software Architect is responsible for defining the solution and system architecture (including models, decisions, validation, evolution and delivery support), working with the customer and any subcontractors to identify, trade-off and design the overall architecture. Architects assist with the overall strategy and business chase activities, working with multiple stakeholders. As well as developing the overall architecture the Software Architect will also create high level artefacts to be delivered to the customer.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

- Extensive Software Solutions Architecture
- Experience in Satellite Systems command and data processing, OSS/BSS, satellite modem/terminal software, or VSAT platforms
- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a solution and taking into account strategic and tactical aspects
- Experience in designing high level architectures using standardized approaches and tools, requirements management and Technical Specifications
- Experience of writing detailed designs based on high level architectures
- Experience of the development and testing lifecycle
- Experience of developing to stringent standards (Space, Defence standards etc)
- Ability to lead others in technical work

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