Senior Software Architect

J&T Business Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consulting company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of industrial-grade software products. You will work in a hybrid model, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and efficient solutions, focusing on innovative Edge-as-a-Service offerings. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in cloud technology and software architecture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technical leadership within software product development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to unify multiple stakeholders around technical goals.
• Expertise in designing and developing enterprise applications as web services.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks including React, Angular.
• Solid backend development skills in Go, Java, Python, REST or GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership in software design and development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the technical vision for Edge-as-a-Service products.
• Lead and mentor development teams in migrating on-premise solutions to hosted web services.
• Design and scale web services supporting thousands of users and edge deployments.
• Implement best practices in CI / CD pipelines leveraging microservices containerisation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software development

Software design

System architecture

Scalability

Microservices

Containerisation

Orchestration

CI / CD

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Backend development (Go, Java, Python)

REST APIs

GraphQL

SQL

NoSQL

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Jira

GitHub

Security best practices

Mentoring and team collaboration

Technical vision

UI / UX collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Architect

Location: Hybrid (Remote / Office)

Job Type: Full‑Time

Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design development and deployment of industrial‑grade software products. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable robust and efficient solutions while shaping the technical vision of new product offerings with a focus on innovative Edge‑as‑a‑Service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership in software design and development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the technical vision for Edge‑as‑a‑Service products.
• Lead and mentor development teams in migrating on‑premise solutions to hosted web services.
• Design and scale web services supporting thousands of users and edge deployments emphasizing cost‑effective testing and simulation.
• Implement best practices in CI / CD pipelines leveraging microservices containerisation orchestration and telemetry.
• Architect solutions using front and backend technologies ensuring scalability security and operability.
• Develop and deploy cloud‑based solutions on platforms like Azure, AWS and Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with UX and UI teams to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in senior technical leadership within software product development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to unify multiple stakeholders around technical goals.
• Expertise in designing and developing enterprise applications as web services.
• Proficiency in frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks including React, Angular.
• Solid backend development skills in Go, Java, Python, REST or GraphQL.
• Experienced with SQL, NoSQL and various databases.
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and their service ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of security best practices and implementation.
• Skilled in DevOps tools and methodologies such as CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experienced with agile methodologies and tools like Jira and GitHub.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Experience thriving in fast‑paced agile environments.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward‑thinking company shaping the future of industrial edge computing.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to a vibrant office community space.

Required Skills

Technical leadership, software development, software design, system architecture, scalability, microservices, containerisation, orchestration, CI / CD, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), frontend development, backend development, React, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Go, Java, Python, REST APIs, GraphQL, SQL, NoSQL, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, agile methodologies, Jira, GitHub, security best practices, mentoring, team collaboration, technical vision, UI / UX collaboration.

Required Education

A bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field is generally preferred; a masters degree may be preferred or required. Formal certifications such as iSAQB Certified Software Architect or advanced training in software architecture principles are highly valued.

Key Skills

APIs, Spring, .NET, DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, IaaS, AWS, Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecture, PaaS, Java, Azure.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1