As a result of continued growth we now have an exciting opportunity to become part of our team at Flowbird, a leading provider of smart city and mobility solutions, dedicated to making urban life easier and more sustainable. We are currently looking for a Software Architect who thrives in designing innovative solutions for complex systems. The team are seeking a Software Architect with strategic experience who flourishes in designing innovative solutions for complex systems. As a Software Architect within Flowbird, you will work collaboratively with our dynamic software development team, refining, designing and supporting the delivery of new strategic systems, products and services from cradle to grave globally. While this is a remote opportunity, given the nature of this position you will be required to attend at our Poole office, located by a beautiful natural harbour, at least once per week. Responsibilities Creating technology roadmaps - specifically, software architecture. Building business cases for software architecture improvements. Stakeholder management, including board-level team members. Balancing technical and commercial priorities. Overseeing governance frameworks to safeguard existing architecture and migrate to new architecture, as dictated by the roadmap. Defining high-level architecture and ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Providing technical leadership and supporting for agile development teams. Creating and reviewing design documentation, test processes, and delivery artefacts. Resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting sales with technical expertise and solution reviews. Essential Experience Previous experience working at a strategic level within an organisation Previous experience in an architecture role with demonstrable knowledge of design techniques. Previous experience within a Pre-Sales / client facing role Knowledge of architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF or Zachman would be beneficial. Experience with embedded devices and software. Experience of SaaS multi-tenant systems with micro-service based architectures and API’s. We Offer You Competitive salary, bonus scheme and car allowance. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase additional days. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme and life assurance (x4 annual salary). Health cash plan, discounted gym membership, and employee assistance programme. Flexible benefits, including critical illness cover, dental insurance, and personal car leasing. Paid volunteering days and enhanced parental leave options. If you are a Software Architect passionate about the design and delivery of the future Cloud-based systems and products for next generation markets then please apply now to join the talented team at Flowbird and help shape the future of urban mobility. Together, we make cities more livable.