Software Architect

Innovate; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hertfordshire is seeking a skilled Software Architect to define the architecture of critical software systems. This role involves collaboration with delivery teams and technical specialists to ensure architectural integrity and influence the broader technical direction. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software architecture and design, capable of mentoring others and justifying architectural decisions.

Benefits

Salary bonus up to 14% combined employer/employee contribution

Qualifications

• Strong background in software architecture and design decisions.
• Experience with a range of programming languages and understanding of the software stack.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and documentation of complete software architecture.
• Work closely with software delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity.
• Identify and manage key architectural drivers such as performance and security.

Skills

Software Architecture

Design Patterns

Mentoring

Job description

Software Architect

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Software Architect or an experienced software designer ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll play a key role in defining the architecture of critical software systems and influencing the broader technical direction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the definition and documentation of complete software architecture, including interfaces and design rationale.
2. Work closely with software delivery teams to ensure architectural integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
3. Identify and manage key architectural drivers such as performance, safety, security, usability, and reusability.
4. Produce derived and emergent requirements aligned with system needs.
5. Collaborate with technical specialists and engineering leads to ensure consistent architectural decisions across systems.
6. Contribute to future technology strategy, tools, methods, and frameworks through involvement in technical working groups.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in software architecture and design decisions.
• Familiarity with modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns.
• Experience with model-based engineering and layered software design.
• Capable of mentoring developers and articulating architectural choices clearly and persuasively.
• Understanding of trade-offs in software architecture and the ability to justify decisions based on clear rationale.
• Experience with a range of programming languages and an understanding of the software stack.

Additional Information:

• Salary bonus up to 14% combined employer/employee contribution.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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