Software Architect – Real‑Time, Security Clearance Eligible

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21%

Pension up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Software Architect with strong software design experience to take the next step in their career. You will define and monitor the software architecture, working with delivery teams to shape interfaces and ensure real-time performance, safety and security requirements are met.

You will mentor engineers, apply modern architecture techniques and design patterns, and influence technology strategy across the product lines. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Strong technical practitioner capable of architectural decisions.
• Knowledge of software architecture techniques and design patterns.
• Experience with model-based engineering.
• Able to mentor and communicate architecture clearly.
• Able to communicate with stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor the software architecture for the product.
• Define interfaces and architecture drivers to meet requirements (real-time, safety, security).
• Collaborate with other architects and engineering teams to support design activities.
• Influence Software Engineering Technology Strategy and tooling decisions.

Skills

Software architecture

Design patterns

Model-based engineering

Mentorship

Communication

CI/CD

Architecture trade-offs

Software abstraction layers

Tools & frameworks

Programming languages

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking a Software Architect with strong software design experience to take the next step in their career. You will define and monitor the software architecture, working with delivery teams to shape interfaces and ensure real-time performance, safety and security requirements are met.

You will mentor engineers, apply modern architecture techniques and design patterns, and influence technology strategy across the product lines. This role offers hybrid working and a competitive package.