Software Architect role involves defining and monitoring software architecture, working with delivery teams to meet requirements. Key responsibilities include identifying design drivers, producing derived requirements, and defining architecture to ensure implementation decisions do not affect integrity.
* Key Responsibilities:
* 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 the integrity of the architecture.
Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Experts and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews.
You will also have the opportunity to influence the SE Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests.
Requirements:
* A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions.
* Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns.
* Able to provide technical guidance, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers.
* Able to communicate clearly and precisely at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers.
* An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design.
* Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale.
* An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack.
* The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used.
* A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language.
About the Company:
A leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What We Offer:
* Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements 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...
* Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. Proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.