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# Senior Software Architect

- **Company:** The Borough
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-software-architect/45127147

## About the Role

This engineering software startup is poised for growth and set to break new ground in CAE, liberating engineers from traditional design and creative constraints. Developing a new platform based on founders' track record in this field, they are seeking a Senior Software Architect / Developer to put architecture and systems in place, and go on to grow and lead a team of software engineers.You will have:Significant experience in software architecture, system design and development of complex engineering or scientific software systems.Technological breadth across potential development languages and platforms including desktop, web, and distributed computing which may include the cloud.A proven ability to design scalable and extensible architectures; develop cloud infrastructure and distributed systems; and use modern front-end technologies; selecting languages and platforms to best fit the solution.A strong understanding of software engineering best practices and a forward-thinking
approach to take advantage of AI-assisted development processes.Experience leading software engineering teams applicable to a startup or scaleup environment.Work will be mostly remote within the UK, meeting monthly for two days in London. Full existing UK work permission is also required without time limit or sponsorship. A highly competitive salary is on offer, with further benefits anticipated in line with company growth.Keywords: CAE systems, desktop, distributed, cloud, architect, senior software engineer, senior software developer, Claude, Codex, server-side, front end, full stack.Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.



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