Software Architect

Join Akkodis and Help Shape the Future of Secure Geospatial Technology

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Software Architect to support the delivery of advanced cloud-based geospatial software solutions on a major high-profile engineering and defence programme. Working as part of an embedded customer team, you will play a critical role in defining scalable, secure and high-performance software architectures for mission-critical applications.

This position offers the opportunity to work on technically complex systems where architectural decisions directly influence operational capability, cyber resilience, scalability and long-term maintainability.

You will operate at the centre of the engineering organisation, collaborating closely with system architects, software engineers, product owners and delivery teams to guide technical direction and ensure robust software solutions are delivered to the highest standards.

The Rol

eAs a Software Architect, you will be responsible for defining and governing software architectures across secure geospatial platforms and services. You will help shape technical strategy while remaining close to delivery teams to ensure practical implementation and engineering excellence

.Key Responsibilitie

• sTranslate high-level business and system requirements into scalable and secure software architecture
• sDesign modern cloud-native architectures for complex geospatial and data-driven system
• sDefine architectural approaches that balance
• :Performanc
• eSecurit
• yReliabilit
• yMaintainabilit
• yScalabilit
• yCompliance requirement
• sSupport technical decision-making across software development team
• sCollaborate within Agile Scrum delivery environments alongside engineers, testers and Product Owner
• sSelect and evaluate appropriate
• :Technologie
• sFramework
• sDesign pattern
• sIntegration approache
• sIdentify technical risks and develop pragmatic mitigation strategie
• sEnsure delivered solutions align with agreed architectural standards and non-functional requirement
• sProduce high-quality technical documentation, including
• :Architecture definition
• sDesign rational
• eTechnical roadmap
• sInterface specification
• sSupport technical governance activities including design reviews and architectural assuranc
• eMentor and guide engineering teams on best practice and architectural directio
• nContribute to continuous improvement across engineering processes and DevSecOps practice

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Required Experience & Skil

• lsProven experience designing software architectures for complex enterprise or mission-critical syste
• msStrong background in cloud-based and distributed architectur
• esExperience working within secure or regulated engineering environmen
• tsGood understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software development practic
• esExperience with modern software architecture approaches such a
• s:Microservic
• esEvent-driven architectur
• esAPI-first desi
• gnContainerised platfor
• msKnowledge of cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure or Kubernetes-based environmen
• tsAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholde
• rsExperience supporting Agile software delivery tea
• msStrong analytical and problem-solving capabili
• tyExperience producing clear technical documentation and architecture artefac
• tsCollaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and support engineering tea

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Desirable Experie

• nceExperience working with geospatial systems, GIS platforms or location-based technolog
• iesKnowledge of secure defence, aerospace or critical national infrastructure environme
• ntsFamiliarity wi
• th:DevSecOps toolcha
• insCI/CD pipeli
• nesInfrastructure as C
• odeSecurity accreditation proces
• sesExperience with high-availability and high-performance software syst
• emsUnderstanding of software assurance, governance and compliance standa

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Why Join Akko

• dis Work on complex, meaningful programmes with real-world operational im
• pactInfluence long-term technical direction and engineering stra
• tegyCollaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering t
• eamsGain exposure to advanced secure cloud and geospatial technolo
• giesBe part of a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions across defence, aerospace and critical indust
• riesAccess professional development, technical training and career progression opportunities within Akk

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About Ak

kodisAkkodis is a global engineering, technology and digital consultancy, bringing together deep cross-sector expertise in software, systems engineering, cloud, data, AI and digital transformation. We support some of the world’s leading organisations across aerospace, defence, energy, mobility and advanced technology sectors through high-value engineering and technology solut