Software Application Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector seeks a Software Application Architect to design secure systems for national security projects. The role involves leading technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and requires SC clearance.

Benefits

25+ days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental

Cycle to work scheme

Pension (up to 14% contrib)

Career support with a dedicated Career Manager

Inclusive culture with D&I networks

Qualifications

• Experience architecting software systems in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Comfortable with secure software practices and working with classified data.
• Eligible for SC clearance (UK citizens only).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical decision-making and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Develop secure, mission-critical services and applications.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

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? Software Application Architect – National Security Projects

? London (Hybrid Working) | ? £60k-90k + Bonus + Benefits | ?️ Security Clearance Required (SC)

Are you a software architect who thrives on solving real-world problems that matter? Want to use your skills to protect the UK and shape the future of national security and law enforcement technologies?

My client is a leader in the defence space and is looking for a skilled Software Application Architect to design innovative, secure, and scalable systems for some of the UK's most critical government organisations.

? What You’ll Do

• Lead technical decision-making, mentor engineers, and drive delivery within agile teams.
• Collaborate directly with customers, stakeholders, and other architects across multiple projects.
• Contribute to the development of secure, mission-critical services and applications that make a tangible impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience architecting software systems in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Comfortable with secure software practices and working with classified or sensitive data.
• Strong communicator and stakeholder manager with mentoring/leadership experience.
• Eligible for SC clearance (UK citizens only due to project classification).

? Nice-to-Haves

• AWS or Azure certifications.
• Background in government, defence, or high-assurance systems.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers.
• Comfortable working 2-3 days/week on secure client site in London (Vauxhall, Southwark, or Stratford).

? What You’ll Get

• Hybrid & flexible working options
• 25+ days annual leave + option to buy/sell more
• Private healthcare, dental, cycle to work scheme, pension (up to 14% contrib)
• Career support with a dedicated Career Manager
• Inclusive culture with D&I networks and support groups

? Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, you must be a British Citizen and able to obtain or hold SC Clearance.

? Ready to design the future of UK security?

Join the team that’s protecting national infrastructure through world-class engineering and innovation.

Apply now or message us directly to discuss how this could be the next step in your career.