Software Architect

MatNex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials discovery company in Greater London seeks a Software Architect to drive software excellence and scalable solutions. This role includes mentoring tech team members and implementing robust software practices. Ideal candidates should have excellent Python skills, experience in large multi-developer environments, and familiarity with AWS and database management. Enjoy benefits including stock options, flexible holidays, and comprehensive private healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Stock Options

Flexible holidays

Comprehensive healthcare

Birthday off

Work abroad opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in large multi-developer environments.
• Excellent Python skills and familiarity with validation schemas.
• Strong experience in deploying and managing databases.

Responsibilities

• Mentor tech team members to enhance their software development skills.
• Implement robust architectural design and thorough code review.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across the tech team.

Skills

Python

DevOps

MongoDB

Containerization (Docker)

Linux

RESTful APIs

Tools

AWS

Pydantic

Terraform

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Job description

At Matnex, our mission is to accelerate the change to net-zero through the disruption of materials discovery and production.

As Software Architect, you will play a leading role in championing software excellence and scalability so our scientific platform can make greater change at an even faster rate.

Your role will span across the breadth of the technical team, from quantum calculations to ML tools to front-end development. You will act as an engineer, architect, collaborator, and mentor, working to build the best software possible.

This is the perfect role for someone looking for a varied and dynamic role in a start‑up making a real impact on the world.

What you will be doing :

• Mentor members of the tech team to help them develop their software development skills while improving architectural decision‑making, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Champion software development best practices, including : implementing robust architectural design, thorough code review, comprehensive testing strategies, detailed documentation, and promoting a culture of engineering excellence.
• Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy, reliability, performance, and security of our software, from the architectural planning phase through deployment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement across the tech team, maximising our impact potential.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, and assess their potential impacts on our roadmap.

About you :

• Experience in large multi‑developer environments, with an eye for detail and passion for building functional, scalable, market‑ready products.
• Excellent python skills and familiarity with best development practices and validation schemas (Pydantic or similar).
• DevOps and deploying software in AWS cloud environments.
• Strong experience in deployment, management, and scaling of databases with a proficiency in MongoDB, or other NoSQL databases.
• Linux environments and terminal interfaces.
• Familiarity with architectural concepts of web application design, such as RESTful APIs, Open API principles, WSGIs, JSON, GraphQL.
• Strong understanding of containerisation technology (e.g., Docker).

You may have some experience with or desire to learn :

• High‑performance languages such as : C++, or Julia.
• Some familiarity with Object Oriented design patterns (e.g. Factory, Adapter, Facade, etc.)
• Message queues (e.g. AMQP, RabbitMQ, etc.), monitoring software (e.g. Sentry, Graphana), Terraform, Kubernetes.

Our Benefits :

📈 Stock Options : We value our employees and you to share in the success of the company. You will be a vested partner in our future achievements.

🌴 Flexible holidays : 33 days annual leave / year which can be used on UK public holidays or on more convenient days for you.

💚 Fully covered comprehensive private healthcare and mental health support.

🎂 Your birthday day off : Enjoy a well‑deserved day off to celebrate and recharge.

✈️Work abroad : Travel the world while you get your job done - see family, or simply explore a new place!

🐣 Enhanced Family & Carers leave to ensure you get that quality time in when you need it.

💻 Flexible work arrangements : our shared office space in Shoreditch is here to help foster collaboration and community. Most of the team is in 2‑3 days a week, but we are happy to discuss alternatives as necessary.

📒 Continuous learning and growth : We’re pioneers in our field, so you'll be encouraged to expand your knowledge and skills in new areas too.