Systems Software Architect

TTP plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TTP plc seeks a Systems Software Architect to join their innovative team in Cambridge, helping to deliver impactful solutions across various industries. The role involves leading software development initiatives, collaborating with both internal teams and external partners, and offers a unique opportunity for professional growth in a client-facing environment.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary

Private medical insurance for employees and dependants

Free lunch and all-day refreshments

Life insurance worth 6 x salary

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in designing complex software systems and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Developed system architectures and specifications for robust solutions.
• Experience in regulated industries with coding in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in the full software consulting lifecycle.
• Engage with R&D teams and external partners to deliver impactful solutions.
• Mentor colleagues and lead development teams in technology selection.

Skills

Designing complex software systems

Collaborating with stakeholders

Leading development teams

Tools

C

C++

Python

.NET

Java

Azure

AWS

Job description

TTP plc Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

TTP’s central software capability has become a core part of how we deliver innovative, impactful solutions across a wide range of industries. From connected medical implants and desktop biology tools, to safety-critical systems, next-generation satellite communications, low-latency industrial automation, advanced imaging, and large-scale IoT platforms - our projects are as varied as they are meaningful. No two challenges are the same, making TTP an ideal environment for continual learning, creative problem solving, and the chance to apply or expand your expertise into new technical domains.

This is an exciting time to join TTP as a Systems Software Architect. Our team plays a vital role throughout the full software consulting lifecycle - from early-stage sales and system definition through to design, development, deployment, and production support. You’ll work closely with client R&D teams and external software partners, giving you a unique opportunity to develop both your technical and commercial leadership skills in a collaborative, client-facing environment.

Requirements

Your application will stand out if you can demonstrate how you have:

• Experience in designing complex software systems, collaborating with stakeholders to prioritise requirements.
• Developed system architectures and high-level product specifications to create robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Utilised appropriate tools and methodologies for software requirement specification and architecture.
• Led development teams to select implementation technologies and establish quality assurance processes aligned with architecture.
• Ensured consistency of development progress with initial design, adapting architecture and plans as needed.
• Engaged with colleagues as a mentor, sharing skills and experience.
  
  

Strongest Candidates Will Clearly Demonstrate Their

• Track record / working knowledge in a relevant industry domain e.g. :
• Embedded systems (RTOS, bare metal, hard real-time)
• Application software (industrial automation, networking protocols, UI frameworks, IT systems)
• IoT services and Cloud development (Azure, AWS, etc)
• AI/ML
• Cyber Security
• Excellent knowledge of software specification, architecture design methodologies, and familiarity with various requirements management and system modelling tools
• Experience in commercial software development and coding (e.g. C, C++, C#, Python, .NET, Java etc)
• Experience developing software in regulated industries
  

Additional Information

Benefits

TTP is an employee-owned business operating from our purpose-built, award-winning campus, just south of Cambridge. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and technical collaboration, while providing you with the freedom to do your best work. We value our collaborative culture, and the benefit in-person interaction brings to our colleagues and to the business.

Our Benefits Include

• Annual profit-related bonus
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Free lunch and all-day refreshments
• Life insurance worth 6 x salary
• 25 days holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return part-time for a year
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• A wide range of activities including squash, Zumba, yoga, arts & crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
• Local sports facilities, theatre discounts and memberships
• A comprehensive relocation package is also available, if applicable
  
  

Please click the following link to read the TTP Group Diversity Statement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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