Software Architect (Fixed Term Contract)

Aristocrat technologies; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced architect to create mobile application architectures. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance, security, and maintainability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with iOS/Android applications and a background in the gaming industry. Join us to shape innovative solutions that enhance player experiences.

Benefits

Robust benefits package

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with iOS/Android and hybrid applications.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns.
• Experience in gaming industry and SaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end architectures for mobile applications.
• Develop proof-of-concepts for architectural designs.
• Communicate architectural concepts effectively.

Skills

Native mobile applications development

Hybrid mobile applications development

Object-Oriented Analysis

Software architecture principles

Data modeling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

At Aristocrat, we believe in the power of play to bring happiness to life. As a leader in gaming content and technology, our mission is to build outstanding experiences for our players. Join our dynamic team and contribute to innovative solutions that influence the direction of our technology. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to compose our architectural landscape without the need for coding tasks. If you're passionate about develop and eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end architectures for scalable, secure, testable, and high-performing native and hybrid mobile applications.
• Develop proof-of-concepts to inform comprehensive architectural compositions.
• Define patterns and reference architectures for consistent, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
• Establish API standards and integration patterns for scalable and secure communication.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to provide developer insights and develop high-level and low-level diagrams.
• Advocate for process and tooling upgrades to boost development efficiency and solution quality.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Lead cross-functional development teams in implementing architectural guidelines, including mentorship for iOS, Android, and hybrid frameworks.
• Review builds and implementations to ensure technical quality and adherence to architecture.
• Bridge product owners, business analysts, developers, and operations teams to align technical solutions.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and overall technology strategy.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and data privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with native (iOS/Android) and hybrid (React Native/Unity) applications.
• Proficiency in hybrid or cross‑platform mobile frontends (e.g., React Native, Ionic).
• Strong knowledge of Object‑Oriented Analysis and Composition (OOAC) with a broad architectural view.
• Expertise in software architecture principles, patterns, and guidelines, including OOP, cloud‑native architecture, and mobile‑specific patterns.
• Ability to communicate architectural concepts using models such as C4 and UML, and adapt them for mobile‑specific components.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and database normalization.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills, adept at articulating complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot challenges and plan strategic technology solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the gaming industry, particularly with SaaS solutions.
• Knowledge of real‑time systems, multiplayer game architectures, and player data analytics.
• Familiarity with guidelines and compliance standards in software development.

Company Overview

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top‑tier publisher of free‑to‑play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We're a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

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Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Benefits

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Travel Expectations

None