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Software Architect Location: Hybrid - typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK National (with British Citizenship) A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect - or a skilled software designer ready to take the next step in their career! We're looking for a passionate Software Architect to join our growing engineering team, where you'll help shape cutting-edge software that underpins some of the most advanced defence systems in Europe. Working alongside other Architects, Technical Specialists, and key engineering teams, you'll design, guide, and evolve software solutions that are safe, secure, and reliable. The Role As a Software Architect , you'll be responsible for defining and guiding the full software architecture - working with delivery teams to ensure integrity, performance, and maintainability across the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Defining the structural and temporal architecture of software systems, including internal and external interfaces. Identifying and documenting design drivers (e.g. performance, safety, security, usability, reusability More ❯

Software Architect Location: Hybrid - typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK National (with British Citizenship) A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect - or a skilled software designer ready to take the next step in their career! We're looking for a passionate Software Architect to join our growing engineering team, where you'll help shape cutting-edge software that underpins some of the most advanced defence systems in Europe. Working alongside other Architects, Technical Specialists, and key engineering teams, you'll design, guide, and evolve software solutions that are safe, secure, and reliable. The Role As a Software Architect , you'll be responsible for defining and guiding the full software architecture - working with delivery teams to ensure integrity, performance, and maintainability across the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Defining the structural and temporal architecture of software systems, including internal and external interfaces. Identifying and documenting design drivers (e.g. performance, safety, security, usability, reusability More ❯

Software Architect Location: Hybrid - typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK National (with British Citizenship) A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect - or a skilled software designer ready to take the next step in their career! We're looking for a passionate Software Architect to join our growing engineering team, where you'll help shape cutting-edge software that underpins some of the most advanced defence systems in Europe. Working alongside other Architects, Technical Specialists, and key engineering teams, you'll design, guide, and evolve software solutions that are safe, secure, and reliable. The Role As a Software Architect , you'll be responsible for defining and guiding the full software architecture - working with delivery teams to ensure integrity, performance, and maintainability across the system. Your key responsibilities will include: Defining the structural and temporal architecture of software systems, including internal and external interfaces. Identifying and documenting design drivers (e.g. performance, safety, security, usability, reusability More ❯

This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary : up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification … are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: 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, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect More ❯

Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary : up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload … are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: 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, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect More ❯

Bristol This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary : up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload … are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The opportunity: 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, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect More ❯

Software Architect £80000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent 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 More ❯

Software Architect £80000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent 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 t click apply for full job details More ❯

Software Architect Portsmouth-BroadOak/Isle of White-Cowes 70,000- 85,700 + Bonus(10-20%) My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Software Architect to join their team. Join my client in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. The client is evolving their radar portfolio by enhancing their existing products … With strong collaboration from their customers and investment in talent, their strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation 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 More ❯

Software Architect Portsmouth-BroadOak/Isle of White-Cowes £70,000-£85,700 + Bonus(10-20%) My client a multinational Aerospace & Defence organisation are looking for a Software Architect to join their team. Join my client in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. The client is evolving their radar portfolio by enhancing their existing products … With strong collaboration from their customers and investment in talent, their strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation 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 More ❯

Software Architect Portsmouth or Chelmsford £70,000 - £75,000 + 10% bonus We are delighted to be partnered with a defence & security organisation who are looking for a Software Architect to join their growing team in Portsmouth or Chelmsford. You will join a high performing engineering team working on complex technical programmes within Radar Technology. We … are looking for someone with proven technical leadership including mentoring more junior team members. You will have a strong understanding of Software Architecture and how it works in conjunction with hardware. Candidates will therefore ideally have real-time embedded software experience in C, C++ or Ada, as well as a strong understanding of software architecture. Ideally candidates … will also have experience of UML or MATLAB as modelling tools. What You’ll Be Doing Provide Software Expertise: Offer specialist technical guidance across multiple projects using varied languages, architectures, and lifecycle models. Develop and Review Architectures: Design and assess software and data processing architectures that meet system needs and enable future reuse. Enhance Design Processes: Improve tools More ❯

Overview We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below: Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an … additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. Responsibilities Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. The successful applicant will be … and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end. In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities. Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected More ❯

Software Architect – Tech for Good £80,000 – £95,000 | Hybrid (Northwest, 3 days on-site – free carparking) We’re looking for an experienced Software Architect to help shape the next generation of SaaS products that make a genuine difference to people’s lives across the world. This is a key role in a growing technology team … ll work across the full technology lifecycle – from high-level design through to guiding delivery teams and ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and sustainable. You will be responsible for: Architect and design microservice-based applications using the Microsoft stack (.NET, C#, Azure DevOps, etc.) Lead cloud architecture design – ideally AWS or GCP , though other platforms are also considered Develop More ❯

of City Life? Imagine building high-impact digital platforms – from a beautiful rural location, with a relocation bonus to help make it happen. If you’re an experienced Technical Architect or Software Architect ready for a fresh start in a quieter part of the UK, this could be your perfect move. Our client is offering a full … pricing structures Integrating with platforms like Stripe and wider business applications Ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across all technology layers About You This role is ideal for a current Software Architect, Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Tech Lead looking to step into a broader, more strategic role. Your experience might include: Strong background in .NET, C# More ❯

of City Life? Imagine building high-impact digital platforms – from a beautiful rural location, with a relocation bonus to help make it happen. If you’re an experienced Technical Architect or Software Architect ready for a fresh start in a quieter part of the UK, this could be your perfect move. Our client is offering a full … pricing structures Integrating with platforms like Stripe and wider business applications Ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across all technology layers About You This role is ideal for a current Software Architect, Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Tech Lead looking to step into a broader, more strategic role. Your experience might include: Strong background in .NET, C# More ❯

of City Life? Imagine building high-impact digital platforms – from a beautiful rural location, with a relocation bonus to help make it happen. If you’re an experienced Technical Architect or Software Architect ready for a fresh start in a quieter part of the UK, this could be your perfect move. Our client is offering a full … pricing structures Integrating with platforms like Stripe and wider business applications Ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across all technology layers About You This role is ideal for a current Software Architect, Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Tech Lead looking to step into a broader, more strategic role. Your experience might include: Strong background in .NET, C# More ❯

of City Life? Imagine building high-impact digital platforms – from a beautiful rural location, with a relocation bonus to help make it happen. If you’re an experienced Technical Architect or Software Architect ready for a fresh start in a quieter part of the UK, this could be your perfect move. Our client is offering a full … pricing structures Integrating with platforms like Stripe and wider business applications Ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across all technology layers About You This role is ideal for a current Software Architect, Technical Architect or Senior Developer/Tech Lead looking to step into a broader, more strategic role. Your experience might include: Strong background in .NET, C# More ❯

Software Systems Architect Location - Cambridge Salary - (£90k - £120k) Benefits - Relocation Assistance, Profit share scheme, Free Lunch & Private medical insurance I’m partnering with one of the UK’s most respected independent technology consultancies - a place where engineers, scientists, and inventors come together to solve problems that matter. Think connected medical implants, next-gen satellite systems, low-latency automation … advanced imaging, and AI-driven platforms - no two projects are ever the same. It’s an environment built for curious minds who love variety, complexity, and impact. Software Systems Architect - Responsibilities Define and shape complex systems from concept to deployment Working closely with client R&D teams and external software partners Develop both your technical and commercial … leadership skills in a client-facing environment. Influence technology direction across multiple domains. This is not a pure software/coding role - they need someone experienced in software systems and architectures, not just embedded software. System Software Architect - Background Strong background in software architecture & system design Skilled in C/C++, Python, C#, .NET, or More ❯

Software Architect – Lead the Future of a High-Scale .NET Platform C#, .NET, Kafka, SQL, AWS, AI/ML, Event-Driven Systems Hybrid – North West Are you ready to design and shape the core architecture of a platform built to support global scale , rapid growth, and long-term innovation? We are at the start of a major systems … ambition, this is a chance to build the foundation for the next decade of our engineering evolution. This is not just a coding role . We’re seeking a Software Architect who combines technical depth with strategic thinking — someone who can set vision , mentor teams , and lead architectural decision-making while staying close enough to the code to More ❯

Signum People is currently looking for a HPC Software Architect who wants to be at the forefront of innovation within the Advanced Computing domain. If you're a leading expert in high-performance computing and software architecture, we'd really like to hear from you. Our client, a market leader in high-performance computing and scientific software, is seeking a HPC Software Architect with strong experience in HPC software architecture and technical leadership. This position offers the chance to shape cutting-edge tools and methods used in large-scale simulations and advanced research, while collaborating with international experts across mathematics, computer science, and physics. Key Responsibilities Apply your expertise to developing advanced computational … patterns, adaptive mesh refinement, particle-based simulations, and related methods. Collaborate with research partners to define representative software application that capture the technical complexities of real-world scientific workloads. Design modular software architectures that maximise reuse of community frameworks, libraries, and tools, ensuring consistent performance and integration across projects. Reduce technical debt and prepare systems for long-term More ❯

the UK and North America, including Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, National Grid Electricity Distribution, UK Power Networks, Avangrid, and SP Energy Networks. Our DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System) software helps distribution utilities digitize, transition to Distribution System Operators, and play their part in a net zero energy transition. Smarter Grid Solutions is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric. This … role is for a Principal Software Architect to lead one of our projects, reporting to the Chief Architect. You will be the lead technical authority for the development of a new suite of software, supported by another software architect whom you will manage. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a greenfield development … project from its inception. Duties & responsibilities Responsible for the analysis, design and high-level engineering of the key hardware, networking and software technology components and applications required for software projects within Smarter Grid Solutions and the wider Mitsubishi Electric Group. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of current and emerging technologies and methodologies within the general enterprise software marketplace More ❯

Software Architect 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 security clearance and … 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 teams More ❯

Software Architect 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 security clearance and … 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 teams 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 … 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 teams More ❯

UK and North America such as Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks, National Grid Electricity Distribution, UK Power Networks, Avangrid, and SP Energy Networks. Our DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System) software provides the capability to help these distribution utilities digitize, transition to Distribution System Operators and play their full part in a net zero energy transition. Smarter Grid Solutions is … a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric and, beyond our core product set, we also support wider digitisation projects within Mitsubishi Electric. This role is for a Principal Software Architect to lead one of these projects, reporting to the Chief Architect. Within this role, you will be the lead technical authority for the development of a new suite of software, supported by another software architect whom you will have line management responsibility for. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a greenfield development project from its inception. Duties & responsibilities Responsible for the analysis, design and high-level engineering of the key hardware, networking and software technology components and applications required for software projects More ❯