12 of 12 Permanent Software Architecture Jobs in Bristol

Role : Software Architect Location: Stevenage or Bristol Salary: Up to £85,000 + exceptional benefits Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 3-4 days on-site) Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. All successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks as a … About the Opportunity Join a world-leading defence technology organisation at the forefront of developing cutting-edge systems for European defence. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect or a senior software engineer ready to step up into an architectural role with a company renowned for innovation, technical excellence, and long-term career development. You … ll be working on mission-critical systems where safety, security, and reliability are paramount - technology that directly supports national defence and protects our armed forces. The Role As Software Architect, you will own the complete software architecture across the product lifecycle, working closely with delivery teams to define and maintain both structural and temporal architecture. You'll More ❯

Software Architect - Bristol (Hybrid role – typically 3–4 days on-site per week) Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE Security Clearance: British Citizenship The Opportunity: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect , or a highly capable Senior Software Engineer ready to take the next step. You will be responsible for defining and leading the … software architecture for complex, safety-critical systems at the forefront of defence technology. Working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you will help shape robust, secure and scalable software solutions that underpin next-generation weapon system designs. Key Responsibilities: • Define, document and own the full software architecture for major projects, from concept through to implementation. … Establish the structural and temporal architecture, ensuring consistency and integrity across components. • Identify and manage design drivers such as real-time performance, safety, security, flexibility and reusability. • Produce derived and emergent requirements with clear rationale and traceability. • Collaborate closely with systems, hardware and software engineers to ensure technical alignment. • Contribute to long-term technology strategy, influencing tools, frameworks More ❯

Software Architect (Embedded Systems, HMI & Simulation) Location: Hybrid working in Bristol or Stevenage Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + 21% Bonus Benefits: Job security (Big industry investment, no redundancies during Covid & kept hiring), Great pension, Enhanced parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, share plans, shopping discounts, amazing on-site facilities including a heavily subsidised restaurant, bar and … gym A market leading and global company within the defence sector are looking for an experienced software engineer and architect with a passion for innovative software design. This is a fascinating chance to be involved with developing cutting-edge software architecture solutions for user interfaces and embedded systems within aerospace electronics. This position is subject to … be British Citizens and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. Previous or current SC and DV clearance is highly beneficial. Duties & Responsibilities Develop market leading software for system designs that promote security, safety, useability and reliability Create, define and monitor Structural and Temporal Architecture while considering the Internal and External interfaces alongside the delivery More ❯

Join us at Smartbox as an Embedded Software Developer! Are you a passionate Embedded Software Developer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Embedded … Software Developer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating … Implementing and improving our device test plan, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and software development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Essential Qualifications/Skills More ❯

Join us at Smartbox as an Embedded Software Developer! Are you a passionate Embedded Software Developer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Embedded … Software Developer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating … Implementing and improving our device test plan, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and software development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Essential Qualifications/Skills More ❯

Join us at Smartbox as an Embedded Software Developer! Are you a passionate Embedded Software Developer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Embedded … Software Developer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating … Implementing and improving our device test plan, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and software development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Essential Qualifications/Skills More ❯

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect or a talented software designer ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll join a pioneering engineering environment that’s developing cutting-edge, safety-critical systems relied upon across Europe. What’s on offer Salary: Up to around £80,000 depending on experience Bonus: Up … Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship (HMG BPSS checks will apply) Flexibility: Open to flexible working arrangements The role You’ll be the driving force behind the software architecture for complex, high-reliability systems. Working alongside delivery teams, you’ll define and monitor the architecture’s structure, interfaces, and temporal behaviour to ensure it meets … document key design drivers such as performance, safety, security, and maintainability, producing derived and emergent requirements while capturing underlying assumptions and rationale. You’ll ensure the integrity of the architecture by clearly setting the boundaries for implementation decisions, collaborating closely with other architects, technical specialists, and the wider engineering community. Beyond delivery, you’ll help shape the long-term More ❯

you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary : Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due … role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the … evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and More ❯

you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary : Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due … role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the … evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and More ❯

Software Security Engineer Location: Bristol or Stevenage Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits Contract: Permanent | DV Eligible (British Citizenship Required) We’re looking for a Software Security Engineer to secure complex software systems, including embedded systems, across multiple projects. You’ll work with development teams to ensure secure design, architecture, and coding practices, while … identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. What You’ll Do: Lead security design and implementation from concept to deployment Advise on secure coding, software architecture, and best practices Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities Recommend technologies and frameworks for secure development Drive improvements in processes, tools, and workflows What We’re Looking For: Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Automotive … Telecoms, or similar Knowledge of software security standards and best practices Experience with embedded systems development Collaborative problem-solver with leadership and influencing skills DV & SC clearance eligible with British citizenship Perks & Benefits: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension contributions up to 14% Flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave Training, Classes, Memberships, Clubs Subsidised gym, meals More ❯

Software Security Engineer Location: Bristol or Stevenage Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits Contract: Permanent | DV Eligible (British Citizenship Required)We're looking for a Software Security Engineer to secure complex software systems, including embedded systems, across multiple projects. You'll work with development teams to ensure secure design, architecture, and coding practices, while … identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. What You'll Do: Lead security design and implementation from concept to deployment Advise on secure coding, software architecture, and best practices Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities Recommend technologies and frameworks for secure development Drive improvements in processes, tools, and workflows What We're Looking For: Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Automotive … Telecoms, or similar Knowledge of software security standards and best practices Experience with embedded systems development Collaborative problem-solver with leadership and influencing skills DV & SC clearance eligible with British citizenship Perks & Benefits: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension contributions up to 14% Flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave Training, Classes, Memberships, Clubs Subsidised gym, meals More ❯

Location: Bristol (3-5 days per week onsite) Permanent Opportunity! Role details: Our client, a leading defence company, are looking for a Software Product Security Engineer to join their team in Bristol. The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support. … Responsibilities not limited to: The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses … of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security More ❯