Security Cleared Java Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Software Architect to join their team in Central London. This role involves defining software architecture for high-value systems in the UK Government and Law Enforcement sectors. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software architecture and full-stack development.
• Strong grasp of secure design principles and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and design solutions across various technologies.
• Support full lifecycle delivery from design to deployment.
• Contribute to innovation and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Software Architecture

Full-Stack Development

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Secure Design Principles

Tools

React

TypeScript

Java

C#

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Architect - SC CLEARED

Location: Central London (Hybrid & Flexible Working)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum

We’re looking for an experienced Software Architect to join a growing team delivering impactful solutions across UK Government and Law Enforcement sectors. This is a chance to work on high-value, mission-critical systems that make a real difference.

What You'll Do:

• Define software architecture and design solutions across a variety of technologies and platforms
• Work closely with technical leads and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable systems
• Support full lifecycle delivery from design to deployment
• Contribute to innovation and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate in cross-functional, agile teams with regular end-user engagement

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in software architecture and full-stack development (e.g. React, TypeScript, Java, C#, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Strong grasp of secure design principles and agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and environment

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience

If you are interested please email your CV to [e-mail] for immediate consideration