Software Architect

Thales; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Belfast is seeking a Software Architect to lead a team and establish technical direction in delivering cutting-edge integrated air defence solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant software engineering experience and a collaborative mindset, with proficiency in Agile methodologies. This role emphasizes technical quality and mentoring within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Market leading training

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for internal mobility

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the full software engineering lifecycle.
• Proven modelling skills and ability to use modelling tools/methods.
• Familiar with Agile environment (Scrum, SAFe, Less).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in software architecture within an Agile environment.
• Manage and coordinate software architecture studies.
• Support and coach development teams throughout the development cycle.

Skills

Team player with a sharp intellect

Experience of multi-stakeholder change management

Ability to influence a wide range of people

Proficient in management of performance and robustness

Familiar with design patterns

Job description

Software Architect

Location – Belfast

Thales is a technology company that is part of the of the global Thales organisation. Thales worldwide has 88000 employees in 50 countries. Thales teams deliver cutting-edge solutions to armed forces all over the world.

We are Europe’s number one supplier of defence electronics and a leading provider of integrated air defence systems. But our people don’t just work with incredibly advanced technology. The armoured vehicles we build can resist the full force of improvised explosive devices, while our avionics solutions control some of the world’s most iconic military aircraft. Together, our people make the world safer.

Thales (Belfast) have an opportunity for a Software Architect to work on cutting edge technology delivering integrated air defence solutions and military management information systems. The successful candidate will work within an integrated project team and will develop their skills through being involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

The Role and Responsibilities

Working within an Agile environment you will take a key role within the business as a Software Architect. You will be responsible for leading a team and the alignment of the technical direction. Providing a strong technical direction involves establishing a technical vision, resolving technical disagreements and managing the technical quality of team deliverables.

• Manage and coordinate software architecture studies across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery in collaboration with bid/project/product teams
• Approve the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected software architecture
• Guarantee adherence to standards, reuse and product policies
• Prepare and document architecture choices, present and document their justification and trade-offs (Design & Justification Files)
• Support and coach development teams throughout the development cycle
• Participate in knowledge sharing such as provide knowledge on state-of-the-art software architecting or software practices, writing article on engineering communities, sharing return of experience during webinar, animate Dojo and peer programming review.
• Maintain a technological watch on trends and identify modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities
• Set the expectations for the code quality and corresponding KPIs
• Setup and follow the application of the coding practices
• Actively contribute to the technical solution definition and improvements
• Help the team focus on cross/non-functional requirements
• Educate and mentor junior developers to help them grow in their role
• Aligning both Development and DevOps priorities to meet technical goals
• Monitoring of security and commercial impact of developments on the platform

Your Skills and Experience

We recruit Software Architects at many levels but we would expect to see many of the below traits and experiences in a successful candidate, or at least plenty of potential.

• Team player with a sharp intellect, challenging approach and a “can do attitude”.
• Significant experience in execution of the full software engineering lifecycle (both traditional and agile) – including operational deployment knowledge with modern development practices and tools.
• Experience of multi-stakeholder change management activities in a complex environment
• Experience of delivering software in the context of system level and system of systems programmes
• An understanding of the exploitation of Architectural modelling techniques.
• Able to influence a wide range of people to get things done – needs to be highly effective in a matrix based organisation – encourages an open environment where information and ideas are shared and innovative thinking is stimulated
• You are familiar with engineering process and solution definition.
• You have proven modelling skills and ability to use modelling tools/methods
• You are able to work within Agile environment (Scrum, SAFe, Less…), Lean engineering and DevOps culture
• You are proficient in the management of performance, robustness, [safety], and cybersecurity
• You are familiar with design patterns and able to define reusable referenced architecture in line with product policy
• You master Software Design and technologies related to our domain completed by skills related to rules and regulations [COTS/OSS licensing, Intellectual Property, GDPR…]
• You have good skill in collaboration to interact with the other stakeholders

Thales is a great place to work so diversity, integrity and a passion for what we do are very important drivers for us. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran within Software Architecture or have had some recent experience in your last role that you would like to build on, we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Equal Opportunities

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

Connect with Talent Partner

Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner #LI-FT1 who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity.

SC Clearance Requirements

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

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