Software Architect

Cirrus Selection
Sg12Da, SG1 2DA, United Kingdom
3 months ago
£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£70,000 – £80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
10 Mar 2026 (3 months ago)

Benefits

% bonus Strong pension

Software Architect

Location: Stevenage


Whats on Offer: A base salary up to £% bonus, strong pension


If you have a passion for software architecture and a desire to contribute to projects that matter, this opportunity may be for you. As a Software Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing innovative solutions and ensuring the integrity and robustness of software systems within the defence sector. You will be the author of the entire software architecture, working with software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture, including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements.


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.

What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience as a Software Architect in a relevant field.
  • A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions.
  • Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns
  • Strong understanding of software design principles and testing strategies.
  • Experience of model-based engineering.
  • Experience working with abstraction layers and software stacks.
  • A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and explore this exciting role with us.

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