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# Principal Software Architect

- **Company:** IC Resources
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb54f54771220cd59bea606589da8bb8c0/eaa

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in software engineering, with significant time in architectural roles
 * Proven experience designing distributed systems across cloud and application layers
 * Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), ideally across multiple
 * Experience integrating hardware or embedded systems with cloud-based platforms
 * Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams
 * Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Experience in IoT or software/hardware environments (eg connected devices, telecoms)
 * Exposure to mobile and SDK-based architectures
 * Familiarity with AI-assisted development approaches
 * Track record of delivering pragmatic, implementable architecture (not just conceptual design)

This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in the office). They are based in Bristol and have plenty of parking onsite.
A great opportunity to shape technical innovation and direction for this successful organisation!

## Description

They are looking to hire a Principal Software Architect to drive innovation and shape the future of its connected software ecosystem across cloud, desktop, Firmware and mobile platforms.
This is a high-impact role focused on improving architectural consistency, modernising legacy systems, and driving scalable IoT solutions across a complex engineering environment.
You will work closely with senior management and the relevant technical teams to define technical direction, align technologies, and ensure systems evolve in a scalable and maintainable way.


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