Software Architect

ComXps; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Software Architect to design large distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software engineering experience, including knowledge of C/C++ and Java. This hybrid role requires significant experience with safety critical systems and high integrity coding practices. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' software engineering experience.
• Significant experience in safety critical or safety related systems.
• Practical experience with Requirements Management tools.

Skills

Large Distributed System Software Design

C/C++ programming

Java programming

Safety critical systems (IEC 61508)

High integrity coding practices

Technical documentation skills

Software FMEA

Requirements Management tools (DOORS, Polarion)

Tools

Atlassian Tools

CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, JFROG Artifactory)

Virtualisation environments

Containerisation

Job description

Software Architect

Clearance: SC

Location: Greater Manchester or Somerset– Hybrid, 5 days on site but 3 days can be workable following an initial period of orientation.

Contract Length: TBC

Essential

Experienced in Large Distributed System Software Design At least 5 years' software engineering experience.

Experienced in Software with knowledge of C/C++

Experienced in Software with knowledge of Java

Significant experience safety critical or safety related systems (IEC 61508 ideal / IEC 62304 or IEC 26262 possible)

Significant knowledge of high integrity coding practices and tooling (Unit test, Static Analysis etc) and software lifecycles

Strong technical documentation skills

Knowledge of Software FMEA

Strong technical documentation skills

Practical experience of working with Requirements Management tools such as DOORS or Polarion

Desirable

UML and modelling methods

Knowledge of embedded systems

Experience of Atlassian Tools

Experience with virtualisation environments and containerisation.

Good appreciation of IP networking protocols.

Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as Jenkins and JFROG Artifactory