Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.
If you are an experienced software Engineer with experience in software design, implementation and unit testing preferably for real-time and embedded software systems we are keen to hear from you!
As a Software Architect you will:
* Manage and coordinate software architecture studies across lifecycle phases from Bid to Delivery in collaboration with bid/project/product teams
* Approve the technical, technological, and methodological choices taken in respect of the selected software architecture
* Guarantee adherence to standards, reuse and product policies
* Prepare and document architecture choices, present and document their justification and trade-offs (Design & Justification Files)
* Support and coach development teams throughout the development cycle
* Participate in knowledge sharing such as provide knowledge on state-of-the-art software architecting or software practices, writing article on engineering communities, sharing return of experience during webinar, animate Dojo and peer programming review.
* Maintain a technological watch on trends and identify modelling, simulation and prototyping opportunities
We are looking for:
* Familiarity with engineering process and solution definition.
* Modelling skills and ability to use modelling tools/methods
* Able to work within Agile environment (Scrum, SAFe, Less…), Lean engineering and DevOps culture
* Proficient in the management of performance, robustness, [safety], and cybersecurity
* Have worked with design patterns and able to define reusable referenced architecture in line with product policy
* Experience in software design, implementation and unit testing preferably for real-time and embedded software
* Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Studio, IBM DOORS, IBM Rhapsody, GIT, Jira and Jenkins
* Experience in developing with languages C++ and C
* A good collaborator and confident to interact with the other stakeholders
* Someone who is open minded and ready to share experiences and knowledge
This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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