Software Architect for NATO

Wlgroup; La Spezia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international intergovernmental organization is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to design and implement scalable systems using modern cloud-native technologies. The role emphasizes mentoring teams and maintaining quality standards through best practices. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and experience in delivering secure software systems. Proficiency in English is crucial. This position is based in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy, offering an opportunity to contribute to innovative maritime technologies.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Experience designing and delivering complex software systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Design and implement scalable, distributed systems.
• Mentor development teams on software design principles.
• Establish quality standards through secure coding and CI/CD.

Conoscenze

Software design principles

Cloud-native technologies

Agile frameworks

Mentoring technical teams

Secure coding practices

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, physics, or electronics

Descrizione del lavoro

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development centred on the maritime domain. It delivers innovative and field‑tested science and technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, distributed systems using modern cloud‑native technologies and employing modern architectural patterns, such as micro‑services.
• Mentor development teams on software design principles, including object‑oriented patterns, SOLID principles, and architectural best practices.
• Establish and enforce quality standards through secure coding practices, test‑driven development, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified university in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline, or other relevant scientific discipline, and 2 years post‑related experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven track record designing and delivering complex, resilient, and secure software systems using modern development practices, distributed architectures, and contemporary cloud platforms with DevSecOps methodologies.
• Professional experience documenting and communicating architectural decisions using industry‑standard frameworks and practices (e.g. C4 models, ADR, UML, etc.).
• Strong background in mentoring technical teams and establishing excellence in engineering standards across development organisations.
• Professional experience working within agile frameworks while maintaining architectural governance and guiding teams through iterative delivery.
• Strong foundation in modern technology stacks, cloud platforms, security principles, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Very good level of spoken and written English.

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.