Software Architect — Hybrid Tech Leadership & Strategy

Detego Global; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Horsham is seeking an experienced Software Architect to define architectural standards and guide engineering teams in delivering scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET development and strategic vision. Responsibilities include maintaining architecture, evaluating technology choices, and mentoring developers. This hybrid role offers between £60,000-£65,000 PA, negotiable based on experience, with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in .NET development, C#, and Visual Studio.
• Experience developing .NET based web services and distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery.
• Experience writing and promoting automated testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software architecture for current and future products.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and code reviews.
• Identify and address technical debt and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Proven experience as a lead developer or senior developer with 5+ years in software development

.NET development

C#

Visual Studio

Architectural patterns

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Formal architecture training or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect certifications)

Tools

Git

Job description

A technology firm in Horsham is seeking an experienced Software Architect to define architectural standards and guide engineering teams in delivering scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET development and strategic vision. Responsibilities include maintaining architecture, evaluating technology choices, and mentoring developers. This hybrid role offers between £60,000-£65,000 PA, negotiable based on experience, with flexibility for remote work.