Software Architect

ARM; West of England; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM is looking for an experienced Technical Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable software solutions in Bristol. You will shape architectural decisions, support roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering teams across complex environments.

Key focus areas include cloud-native designs, secure-by-design principles, and DevSecOps practices. The role requires effective communication with non-technical stakeholders and a strong Agile/SAFe delivery background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software architecture and engineering across the product lifecycle.
• Experience designing software systems in complex environments (cloud-native, embedded or distributed).
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and secure-by-design principles.
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to work independently and within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, scalable software architectures aligned with customer requirements.
• Define architectural solutions following enterprise principles and secure-by-design standards.
• Support product roadmaps, technology innovation and capability development.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and solution strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Promote best practice in software design, automation and continuous delivery.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud-native

Embedded systems

Distributed systems

Secure-by-design

Agile delivery

CI/CD

DevSecOps

IPTs collaboration

Communication

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Technical Architect

Location: Bristol

Pay: Up to £93p/h (Outside IR35)

Please note that, due to the nature of the work, you must already hold a high level of UK security clearance - SC.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Technical / Software Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient software solutions. You will contribute to architectural decisions, support product roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions across complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, scalable software architectures aligned with customer requirements.
• Define architectural solutions that follow enterprise principles and secure-by-design standards.
• Support product roadmaps, technology innovation and capability development.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and solution strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Promote best practice in software design, automation and continuous delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in software architecture and engineering across the product lifecycle.
• Experience designing software systems in complex environments, including cloud-native, embedded or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and secure-by-design principles.
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management, CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of service design, digital modernisation and operational transformation.
• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes or Docker.
• Experience with microservices, cloud-native architecture and automation.
• Involvement in technology roadmaps or capability development.