Permanent Software Architect Jobs in the UK

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Software Architect

Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East
BAE Systems
Job Title: Software Architect Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes or Portsmouth - BroadOak Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you’ll be doing: Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with … various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet software and system requirements and support future re-use of software, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle. Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing transformational … activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and applications architectures on modern hardware Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process Lead Technical Governance: Conduct peer reviews, leading technical design reviews, verify and sign More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Software Architect - Switzerland

Buchs, St. Gallen, United Kingdom
Proactive Global
Job Summary: We are seeking a forward-thinking Senior Software Architect to lead the design of intelligent automation solutions in a high-impact enterprise environment. This role combines hands-on development across multiple languages (Java, C#, Python, Rust), system design, and technical leadership with exploration of next-generation AI development utilizing GitHub CoPilot, Agentic AI platforms, and other … AI tools. You will define architectural standards, evaluate new technologies, and ensure robust, scalable software solutions while actively coding and mentoring others. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end technical architectures for enterprise automation systems, including real-time control, monitoring, and integration across hybrid and multi-cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS) Define architectural design patterns and best practices for containerized … engineers in architectural thinking and AI-assisted development Ensure architectural alignment across systems with observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack Required Skills & Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field 8+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years in architectural or staff engineering role Expert-level Java proficiency and modern development practices (CI More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £138118 - £164016/annum
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Senior Software Security Architect

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Bowerford Associates
We are searching for a Senior Software Security Architect/Senior Application Security Architect for a marketing leading and award-winning technology and data driven business. The position is offered on a remote basis. The role is hands-on and very software engineering focused - you will be responsible for establishing a secure SDLC and 'Secure by … Design' approach/practice to be used by all of the Architecture and Software development teams. The role will involve: Developing, implementing, and maintaining application security architecture across the organisation. Ensuring our systems are designed with objectives like speed, scalability, robustness, zero-trust, automation and supportability at the core. Collaborating with the Architecture and Engineering Team to ensure security … is an integral part of all development and deployment processes. Providing expert software security advice (design, coding, testing) to the Software Engineering Community, to InfoSec, DevOps and other teams. Defining and delivering secure software development of information to the software engineering teams. Escalating issues appropriately, to various teams and levels of authority inside the organisation. Interfacing More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £90,000
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Software Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Allwyn Lotterysolutions
team to blaze new trails and serve as the ground for empowering our clients to achieve sustainable, long-term growth. What makes this role exciting and challenging: As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for delivering technology solutions to meet customer or internal product roadmaps. You will be responsible for the quality of the software architecture … design and work closely with the Head of Engineering to support and guide the technical deliverables of the software engineering teams. You will ensure they have the right tools and follow best practices and standards following the capability team guidelines. You will ensure that your solution meets both the functional and non-functional requirements. As part of your everyday … responsibilities, you will: Craft the software architecture design along with the Head of Engineering and Lead Engineers, through high level and detailed documentation and appropriate diagrams, working with the product team to translate requirements into technical solutions Provide technical guidance and mentoring over the whole component/product/project's lifecycle, to geographically dispersed software development teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Software Architect

Watford, Hertfordshire, UK
Socium - Teams Done Differently
Software Architect/Developer x3 - £80000 C Python-Java- Great bonus and benefits - Hertfordshire and Bristol -British or dual nationality as need to have basic Security Clearance My Client is looking for Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) As a Software Architect, you will … be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Senior Software Architect

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Socium - Teams Done Differently
Software Architect/Developer x3 - £80000 C Python-Java- Great bonus and benefits - Hertfordshire and Bristol -British or dual nationality as need to have basic Security Clearance My Client is looking for Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) As a Software Architect, you … will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience More ❯
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Software Architect

Filton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The ONE Group Ltd
Software Architect Location: Hybrid working in Bristol or Stevenage Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + 21% Bonus Benefits: 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 security clearance and so all candidates must 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, usability and reliability Create, define and monitor Structural and Temporal Architecture while considering the Internal and External interfaces alongside the delivery teams Drive the software design and architecture More ❯
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Senior Software Architect (Developer Experience)

United Kingdom
Hazelcast
Senior Software Architect (Developer Experience) Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Remote, UK Description The Senior Software Architect will play a strategic, high-visibility role within Hazelcast. You will serve as a thought leader and technology evangelist for Hazelcast, influencing architecture across our ecosystem, our customer base, and the broader developer community. … with internal stakeholders including Engineering , Product , Marketing , and Field Teams to align product vision with real-world applications and customer needs. WHAT YOU HAVE 10+ years of experience in software architecture or senior technical roles, ideally with experience in distributed systems, high-performance computing, or data platforms. Proficiency in Java , including deep understanding of the JVM . Solid knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect

Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Insight Global
One of our large Pharmaceutical clients is actively hiring for a Software Architect to join their project team for a 12 month engagement . This person will be will be part of multi-disciplinary team (hardware engineering. software engineering. project managers) taking a manual semi automation experimental process and turning into an automation scheduling software. This role … field; advanced degree preferred. Experience in lab automation with a portion of that time focused on application of industry-standard scheduling software. Experience with system integration, including commercial scheduling software (such as Momentum, Cellario, and GreenButtonGo), APIs, middleware, and data exchange protocols. Experience with scripting liquid handling platforms (such as Tecan, Hamilton etc) PLUSES: familiarity with programming languages such More ❯
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Software Architect

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Search 5.0
Software Architect - Fully Remote UK & Ireland Search 5.0 is proud to be again partnered alongside one of the world’s most impressive payments businesses that work within a dynamic remote-first model. Our client’s aim is to hire a Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance software solutions. This … work in a multi-disciplinary team keeping close relationships with the product and development teams as well as external stakeholders. The Role Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure software architectures for our payment processing systems. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance … support development and operational activities. What would make you a good fit? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of software development experience, with a strong background in designing and implementing complex systems. Proficiency in languages such as .NET (C#), Java, or similar. Experience with SaaS platforms and external-facing More ❯
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Software Architect

Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
TBA Leicester Ltd
Software Architect TBA Leicester is a highly renowned organisation that is part of a multi-national group of companies and we are looking to recruit a Software Architect on a permanent basis in Leicester . Here at TBA Group we produce market leading, large-scale, distribution and supply chain software products used by customers worldwide … and is aiming for further substantial growth over the next 5 years. Established over 30 years ago; were award-winning and one of Europes leading software development companies for the intermodal and logistics companies. Through our innovative software, we produce market leading, large-scale, distribution and supply chain software products used by customers worldwide. This is a … opportunity to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment. There are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organisation. Key Responsibilities of a Software Architect; Working within our architecture team you'll report to our Head of Architecture and DevOps, and you'll be responsible for making informed and intuitive decisions about More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principal Software Developer/Architect

Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Direct Staffing Inc
The Software Architect will be part of the core product development team, working on our next generation marketing & messaging based platform, Agility Harmony. This person will work with a team of architects to define product and feature functionality for Harmony, which is used by our digital marketing clients. The Software Architect must demonstrate excellent communication skills … and assigns programming and development tasks to the technical staff. • Develop and provide mentoring to less experienced technical staff (other architects, technical leads and developers). • Design coding and software best practices, develop reference and proof of concept implementations. • Design and development of reusable components and services. • Create unit and component integration test strategies with a focus on validation … scale enterprise web applications. • Core Java, Servlets, JSP, EJB 3.x, JPA, RESTFUL and SOAP based Web Service development and JMS experience. • Strong background in Java and J2EE Design Patterns, Software Design Principles, UML and Rational Unified Process. • Experience in modularity, scalable UI framework design and extendable service components. • Experience in the design of scalable UI applications and high performance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect

Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
TBA Group
TBA Leicester is a highly renowned organisation that is part of a multi-national group of companies and we are looking to recruit a Software Architect on a permanent basis in Leicester . Here at TBA Group we produce market leading, large-scale, distribution and supply chain software products used by customers worldwide and is aiming for … further substantial growth over the next 5 years. Established over 30 years ago; we’re award-winning and one of Europe’s leading software development companies for the intermodal and logistics companies. Through our innovative software, we produce market leading, large-scale, distribution and supply chain software products used by customers worldwide. This is a great opportunity … to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment. There are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organisation. Key Responsibilities of a Software Architect; Working within our architecture team you'll report to our Head of Architecture and DevOps, and you'll be responsible for making informed and intuitive decisions about the More ❯
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Software Architect

Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hamilton Barnes 🌳
Now Hiring: Python Technical Architect | Hybrid | Bradford | Up to £90,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Python Technical Architect to join a purpose-driven, global technology consultancy. Known for delivering impactful transformation projects to some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, this organisation is searching for a talented architect to lead the … system reliability, performance, and security. Participating in estimation, planning, and risk management processes. Staying informed on emerging technologies and industry trends. Candidate Profile Essential skills & experience: Strong background in software development with deep Python expertise. Proficiency in frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases … . Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets. Exposure to data-intensive or AI/ML-based systems architecture. Relevant certifications in cloud technologies or enterprise architecture (AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, etc.) Location & Working Pattern: Hybrid role based in Bradford , requiring 3 days per week in the office . Salary: Up to £90,000 Basic Per Annum, dependent on More ❯
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Senior Software Architect

London, United Kingdom
Viasat
the design and procurement of space segment, ground segment and user infrastructure to enable lunar communications services by the end of the decade. We are looking for a senior software architect to help manage and develop key aspects of lunar satellite communication infrastructure. The senior software architect will be responsible for the creation, refinement and review … of requirements and software designs covering service management and orchestration. They will be developing the framework for Viasat to provision, manage and monitor communication components and networks, that together, will provide end to end lunar communication capabilities. The senior software architect will work as part of a cross functional project team alongside systems, RF and software … of technical roadmap for service management and orchestration. • Definition and review of existing and proposed interfaces, ensuring they cleanly present required functionality and can support future use cases. • Lead software design activities for subsystems and services relating to service management and orchestration. • Capture and present design concepts to key stakeholders. • Co-develop schedule to fit with programme expectations. • Delivery More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect

London Area, United Kingdom
Zensar Technologies
What's this role about? We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Software Architect with around 15 years of industry experience to lead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Java , well-versed in modern architectural patterns, and have extensive working knowledge of … guide engineering teams on architectural decisions and technical challenges. Stay updated with new Java features, AWS services, and emerging architectural trends. Core Skills: Required Skills & Qualifications ~15 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a software architect role. Strong expertise in Java , including recent versions (Java 17/21+), with hands-on coding … skills. Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in leading technical teams and mentoring developers. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certification (Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) is a plus. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CDK. Exposure to data streaming platforms like Kafka is a bonus. Background in More ❯
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Software Architect

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Zensar Technologies
What's this role about? We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Software Architect with around 15 years of industry experience to lead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Java , well-versed in modern architectural patterns, and have extensive working knowledge of … guide engineering teams on architectural decisions and technical challenges. Stay updated with new Java features, AWS services, and emerging architectural trends. Core Skills: Required Skills & Qualifications ~15 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a software architect role. Strong expertise in Java , including recent versions (Java 17/21+), with hands-on coding … skills. Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in leading technical teams and mentoring developers. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certification (Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) is a plus. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CDK. Exposure to data streaming platforms like Kafka is a bonus. Background in More ❯
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Software Architect

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Zensar Technologies
What's this role about? We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Software Architect with around 15 years of industry experience to lead the design and development of scalable, robust, and cloud-native systems. The ideal candidate will be an expert in Java , well-versed in modern architectural patterns, and have extensive working knowledge of … guide engineering teams on architectural decisions and technical challenges. Stay updated with new Java features, AWS services, and emerging architectural trends. Core Skills: Required Skills & Qualifications ~15 years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a software architect role. Strong expertise in Java , including recent versions (Java 17/21+), with hands-on coding … skills. Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in leading technical teams and mentoring developers. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certification (Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional) is a plus. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CDK. Exposure to data streaming platforms like Kafka is a bonus. Background in More ❯
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UI Software Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
MARSH CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED
At Marsh McLennan, we embody best practices, quality, and a strategic engineering vision. As part of our strategic group of engineers, the UI Software Architect will be a technical leader within the Darwin Software Engineering organisation, respected by peers and serving as a role model for other engineers. This role is based in London and is a … have: Effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A proven track record of designing scalable and high-performance UI architectures, with a deep understanding of software design principles and architectural best practices. Experience with Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery approaches, including Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, and Infrastructure as Code. Strong analytical and problem-solving More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Software Application Architect

London
Hybrid / WFH Options
BAE Systems
countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Software Architect Requisition ID: 121411 Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. … Grade: GG10-GG13 Referral Bonus: £5,000 Job Description We are looking for an experienced Software Architect to join our team following continuous growth and success in the UK Government and Law Enforcement sectors based in London. Behind great solutions there are great people: our employees. We pride ourselves on being able to solve some of our customers … Law Enforcement sectors provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in areas of expertise or with new clients. Role Summary You’ll be responsible for defining software architectures and designs, identifying new ways of solving problems and get to work in a range of different teams across our customer organisations. You will work in small teams More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Software Architect

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
United Living Group
core focus on the regulatory global decarbonisation of heat, initially through heat pump roll out and with £1.8m of UK Gov development funding already injected. We have developed a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that is currently at the MVP stage and is now starting to operationalise and commercialise having gained enterprise "proof of concept" contracts with two … necessary. The responsibilities in full are outlined, but we appreciate candidates will have a unique spread of strengths, weaknesses and familiarity but this covers the broad strokes. Key Responsibilities Software Development: Design and develop software solutions: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for our platform and applications. This includes developing new features, fixing bugs, and optimising existing code. … ones. Participate in design discussions and provide input on technical feasibility and best practices. Ensure security by design: Integrate security best practices into the development process to ensure that software is secure from the ground up. Conduct regular code reviews and security assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. Optimise for performance and scalability: Design and implement solutions that More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Application Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
BAE Systems (New)
to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Application Architect Requisition ID: 121411 Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Grade: GG10 … Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form Managing stakeholders, including users and management Championing quality assurance and best practices and mentoring individuals in their application Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java, C# or JavaScript Following an agile development methodology, such as SCRUM or SAFe Driving innovation within a team of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Application Architect

Coventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
BAE Systems (New)
to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Job Title: Application Architect Requisition ID: 121411 Location: London - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Grade: GG10 … Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form Managing stakeholders, including users and management Championing quality assurance and best practices and mentoring individuals in their application Practical software development in one or more common languages, such as Java, C# or JavaScript Following an agile development methodology, such as SCRUM or SAFe Driving innovation within a team of More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect - UAS Technologies

London, United Kingdom
iO Associates
Software Architect - UAS Technologies Competitive Salary Hybrid (Weekly On-Site in London or Cambridge) We're hiring a Lead Software Architect to design and evolve cutting-edge drone software systems. Work at the intersection of edge computing, cloud integration, and autonomous flight in a high-impact, fast-moving environment. Key Responsibilities: Architect scalable, modular … software for UAS control, navigation, and mission planning Develop algorithms for autonomous flight, obstacle avoidance, and sensor data analysis Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless software-hardware integration Streamline development workflows and enforce best practices across engineering Provide technical mentorship and support architectural decision-making Contribute to bid proposals, technical documentation, and product requirement definitions Requirements … Degree in a STEM field (or equivalent experience) Strong experience in software architecture within UAS, robotics, or autonomous systems Proficiency in C++, Python, ROS, containerisation, and cloud platforms Familiarity with UAS hardware, sensors, and communication protocols Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Desirable: Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, or other open-source UAS platforms Background in ML, data More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Software Architect

United Kingdom
Verint
Role Purpose As an Architect you are responsible for driving the technical roadmap and direction in all aspects of the development of platforms and applications. Subject to specialisation, the Architect leads the design, development, testing, publishing, and support of different cloud-based products and solutions and provides subject matter expertise for customer implementation and cloud platform support. You … quality of the solutions developed by the team and lead the implementation of new solutions. Some of your responsibilities are: Drive cloud-native architecture and implement best practices for software development. Utilise expertise and broad development experience to provide technical leadership to development team members. Drive the technical architecture, design and development of various product lines. Drive continuous integration … architectures at levels appropriate for different target audiences. Maintain a forward-thinking approach with an awareness of new technologies available. Apply service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Microservices disciplines to architect highly available and scalable cloud services. Ensure that team adheres to the design and specifications outlined in the architectural vision and more importantly the product goals. Essential: 8 years More ❯
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Software Architect
Median
£73,000
75th Percentile
£73,000
90th Percentile
£85,000