Software Solutions Architect

Working across multiple engineering teams and external technology partners, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining solution architectures that enable the successful integration of software platforms, cloud services, and operational systems. Acting as the technical bridge between stakeholders, you will ensure solutions remain scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business and engineering objectives., * Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architectures across multiple software systems and suppliers.

• Define implementation roadmaps, operational models, and long-term technology strategies.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, performance, and testing requirements.
• Design cloud-based architectures, selecting appropriate services while optimising cost and scalability.
• Support migration of existing applications and services to modern cloud environments.
• Provide architectural governance throughout project delivery, managing change requests and technical risks.
• Collaborate with software, systems, infrastructure, and external engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, policies, and best practices., This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Non-necessary Non-necessary Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

This role would suit an experienced architect with strong systems thinking, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering robust software solutions within highly regulated engineering environments., * Proven experience as a Software Solutions Architect or in a similar senior technical architecture role.

• Strong background designing and integrating complex software systems across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Experience developing secure, scalable, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including cloud migration and cost optimisation.
• Experience producing architecture roadmaps and guiding implementation activities.
• Understanding of architecture governance, change management, and technical risk assessment

Desirable Experience

• Experience within aerospace, space, defence, robotics, or other safety- or mission-critical industries.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and software architecture standards.
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and integration platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure-by-design architectures.
• Experience working with third-party technology providers and managing technical integrations.
• Knowledge of data architecture and enterprise integration approaches.

• £80000 - £125000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more, * Hybrid and flexible working arrangements including 9/75 work pattern.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance with additional service-related entitlement.
• Relocation support available for suitable candidates.
• Modern engineering facilities and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical programmes alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.