Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect in East London to lead technical strategy and system design within a collaborative team. You will define roadmaps, guide development, and ensure performance, security, and maintainability across our software products.

The role combines hands-on architectural work with leadership across disciplines, mentoring engineers, evaluating new technologies, and translating business needs into scalable, future-proof solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with architectural focus.
• Experience designing complex, scalable distributed systems.
• Knowledge of microservices and event-driven patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture for key products and systems.
• Lead the design and technical decision-making process for new features and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Microservices

Event-driven design

Cloud platforms

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect to lead technical strategy and design within their innovative team in East London. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of software design principles, scalable architectures, and emerging technologies. You will be responsible for defining technical roadmaps, guiding development teams, and ensuring the integrity and performance of our software systems. We are committed to building robust and future-proof solutions, and your expertise will be pivotal in shaping our technological direction. Join us to drive innovation and excellence in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture for key products and systems.
• Lead the design and technical decision-making process for new features and applications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on architectural design.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the technical future of the company.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work culture.