Software Systems Architect (GIS / Geospatial Intelligence)

Akkodis; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Software Systems Architect to join its Geospatial Intelligence team in Guildford. The role focuses on designing and delivering advanced GIS, data exploitation and intelligence solutions that support government and defence missions.

You will work at the intersection of software architecture, geospatial technologies, cloud platforms and data services, collaborating with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to define scalable, secure architectures and data

Qualifications

• Experience as a software/ systems/ solution architect or technical lead.
• Strong background in software‑intensive, distributed architectures.
• Experience with microservices, SOA, cloud technologies and API‑driven systems.
• Knowledge of geospatial technologies, GIS platforms or location‑based data solutions.
• Experience in defence/government/regulated environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with MBSE, UML, SysML or architecture frameworks would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of complex geospatial intelligence solutions.
• Define scalable system architectures, interfaces, APIs and data flows across distributed environments.
• Translate customer and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions across cloud‑native, service‑oriented and data‑centric platforms.
• Support the integration of GIS capabilities and geospatial data processing pipelines.
• Apply MBSE principles to ensure traceability and design integrity.
• Champion security, performance, reliability and maintainability throughout the system lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development, test and delivery teams during Agile programmes.

Skills

Software architecture

Geospatial technologies

Cloud technologies

Microservices

API-driven systems

MBSE

Tools

UML

SysML

Job description

Software Systems Architect - Geospatial Intelligence & GIS

Guildford | Hybrid Working

Help shape the future of geospatial intelligence and mission-critical software systems.

We're looking for an experienced Software Systems Architect to join a growing Geospatial Intelligence team, designing and delivering advanced GIS, data exploitation and intelligence solutions that support critical government and defence missions.

This is a highly technical role where you'll work at the intersection of software architecture, geospatial technologies, cloud platforms, data services and complex mission systems. You'll collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, product owners and stakeholders to define scalable, secure architectures that transform geospatial data into actionable intelligence.

The Role

• Lead the architecture and design of complex software-based geospatial intelligence solutions
• Define scalable system architectures, interfaces, APIs and data flows across distributed environments
• Translate customer and operational requirements into robust technical solutions
• Drive architectural decisions across cloud-native, service-oriented and data-centric platforms
• Support the integration of GIS capabilities, geospatial data processing pipelines and intelligence applications
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles where appropriate to ensure traceability and design integrity
• Champion security, performance, reliability and maintainability throughout the system lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with development, test and delivery teams throughout Agile programmes

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Software Architect, Systems Architect, Solution Architect or Technical Lead
• Strong background in software-intensive systems and distributed architectures
• Experience with microservices, SOA, cloud technologies and API-driven systems
• Understanding of geospatial technologies, GIS platforms or location-based data solutions
• Knowledge of data architecture, data pipelines and large-scale information systems
• Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Government, Intelligence or other highly regulated environments is advantageous
• Familiarity with MBSE, UML, SysML or architecture frameworks would be beneficial

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge geospatial intelligence and GIS programmes
• Influence the design of large-scale, mission-critical software systems
• Collaborate with highly skilled software and systems engineering teams
• Hybrid working with long-term programme stability
• Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges with real-world impact

If you're passionate about software architecture, geospatial technologies and building secure, data-driven solutions, we'd love to hear from you.