Principal Software Architect

Norstella
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
.NET
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Applications Architecture
Software Applications
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data as a Services
Amazon DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Entity Framework
Fault Tolerance
Python
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Azure
Scrum
Software Engineering
Computer Network Operations
Azure
React
System Availability
Caching
Angular
Extreme Programming (XP)
Non-relational Database
REST
Programming Languages
Microservices

Job description

As an Architect at Norstella, you will serve as the expert for software application and business solutions. You will deal with complex, interrelated applications and systems requiring modern full stack platforms, and will work with rapidly evolving technology-based solutions and teams. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to analyze and define unique and innovative solutions for achieving strategic business goals. To succeed in this new position, you will:

  • Work closely with Engineering and Product teams to come up with technical solutions to our complex problems
  • Contribute to and define application architecture for both internal teams as well as external clients
  • Have a strong sense of ownership of the solutions that your team works on
  • Be willing to work with and invest yourself in learning new technologies, programming languages, databases etc.
  • Be proactive, and a self-learner.
  • Communicate effectively
  • Work closely with our Data Services and Network Operations teams to propose and design solutions that are scalable, with high availability, and high fault tolerance.
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Requirements

We are looking for a Principal architect with a track record of success building scalable full stack solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will need 8+ years of experience as a technology individual Contributor designing and developing software solutions, including experience with the following:

  • Proficiency in modern programming languages including C#, .net Framework/Core. Python & Java a plus
  • Experience with service-oriented and/or microservices architecture
  • Experience with AI tools to drive innovations
  • Experience with RESTful APIs
  • ORM Frameworks (Entity Framework Core, Dapper, etc)
  • Caching Frameworks
  • Event-driven/queueing mechanisms
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud Experience (AWS and/or Azure technologies a plus)
  • Angular 6+ React
  • Experience solving for complex solutions that span multiple systems
  • Excellent Organizational and Project Management skills
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Prior experience with Elasticsearch would be preferred.
  • Experience with Agile development and delivery - Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban methodologies
  • Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases like SQL Server 2016+ / SQL Azure (Azure Data Factory/Synapse preferred), PostgreSQL, DynamoDB etc is a plus
  • Experience within pharma/healthcare sector is a plus.

Benefits & conditions

  • 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day
  • 5% pension match
  • Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded)
  • Group Income Protection (100% employer funded)
  • Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness

Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people's differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we're just as excited about you.

All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella's job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: [email protected] .

About the company

Norstella is a premier and critical global life sciences data and AI solutions provider dedicated to improving patient access to life-saving therapies. Norstella supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the full drug development lifecycle - from pipeline to patient. Our mission is simple: to help our clients bring therapies to market faster and more efficiently, ultimately impacting patient lives. Norstella unites market-leading brands - Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, Skipta and The Dedham Group and delivers must-have answers and insights, leveraging AI, for critical strategic, clinical, and commercial decision-making. We help our clients: * Accelerate the drug development cycle * Assess competition and bring the right drugs to market * Make data driven commercial and financial decisions * Match and recruit patients for clinical trials * Identify and address barriers to therapies Norstella serves most pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world, along with regulators like the FDA, and payers. By providing critical proprietary data supporting AI-driven workflows, Norstella helps clients make decisions faster and with greater confidence. Norstella's investments in AI are transforming how data is consumed and decisions are made, disrupting inefficient legacy workflows and helping the industry become more efficient, innovative, and responsive to patient needs., A global financial services leader in the UK is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance and deliver market-leading technology products. This role involves creating scalable coding frameworks, developing high-quality production code, and driving AI technology..., Global Recruitment Specialist - Humanoid Robotics Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world's most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit,..., At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies..., Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure,..., A leading enterprise software organization seeks a Principal AI Architect for their GenAI/Enterprise AI Platform in London (Hybrid). This role involves defining end-to-end architecture for AI capabilities, leading design of agentic systems, and establishing scalable..., Anaplan At Anaplan we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market. What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies... © 2026, Jobsora.com

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