> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3024803-software-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3024803-software-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Architect

- **Company:** gb
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £10,000.0 - £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Controller Development System (CoDeSys), Linux, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, OpenCV, Software Architecture, Sensor Fusion, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Digital Twin, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-architect/ko2-embedded-recruitment-solutions-ltd-job108015635

## About the Role

* A strong background in designing and implementing software architecture for safety-critical or compliance-driven systems
 * Hands-on C/C++ and Python experience in Linux real-time environments
 * The ability to read electrical schematics and work confidently across the hardware/software boundary
 * Experience implementing CI/CD for safety-critical software
 * A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent (2:1 or above)

Desirable

 * Familiarity with ROS/ROS2
 * Experience with machine learning, OpenCV or CODESYS/PLC environments
 * A background in automotive safety systems, defence, robotics or autonomous vehicles

## Description

You'll report to the Head of R&D in a senior, architecture-level position. This isn't a day-to-day coding job. You'll design and govern how software is built, tested and evidenced across robotics payloads, vehicle automation, computer vision, sensor integration, digital twins and simulation. Your aim is to keep that software scalable, maintainable and defensible to safety-critical standards.

This is a real R&D environment, so pragmatism matters. You'll let early prototypes move quickly on a proportionate evidence trail, without demanding full compliance on day one. You'll also make sure the architecture and processes can scale to full qualification when the time comes.

What you'll do

 * Define and implement end-to-end software architecture and CI/CD pipelines for remote and autonomous systems.
 * Set up unit testing, verification and validation processes, and build the evidence base needed to meet defence safety-critical standards.
 * Bring together control systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, simulation and digital twin platforms into one coherent architecture.
 * Support system integration, commissioning and field trials with global military end users.


## Related Videos

- [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle)
- [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating)
- [Deepfakes in Realtime - How Neural Networks Are Changing Our World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/180-deepfakes-in-realtime-how-neural-networks-are-changing-our-world)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career)
- [Unboxing the DeepFace](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/335-unboxing-the-deepface)

## Related Articles

- [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)