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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Architect - **Company:** Airbus S.A.S. - **Location:** Bristol, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Model and Notation, Code Review, Complex Networks, Digital Data, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Software Systems, UML, Archimate, Data Lineage, Data Management - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f6c9ff8de207b12 ## About the Role Do you have experience in UML?, Do you have a Doctoral degree?, * Profound knowledge and practical application of Software Architecture, Systems of Systems (preferably experience in setting them up), Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods Data Management, including Data Lineage. * Experience with large infrastructure routes to industrialization and integrating complex or multi-value projects. * Skilled in Stakeholder Management, including working effectively with external suppliers, academia, and government agencies. * Capacity to motivate and work in transnational teams. * Ability to interpret Airbus Vision, Mission, and Strategy into simplified objectives for both internal and external stakeholders. * Able to make or influence people in a complex network of stakeholders and customers, ensuring right-first-time delivery and achieving all planned milestones. * Demonstrated success in achieving delivery to Time, Cost, and Quality. * Commitment to living and embodying the Airbus leadership model. * Proven ability to provide strategic software architecture leadership and drive consensus across diverse internal organizations (e.g., other Engineering Centres and Digital functions) during program initiation., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. ## Description * Lead the development of end-to-end software architectures, translating complex Airframe Engineering requirements into authoritative designs using robust system modeling techniques. * Lead software engineering teams, ensuring implementation of Software Engineering methods and guardrails/guidelines to ensure robust Software Development, Validation, and Verification (V&V) including commissioning and remedial actions. * Understand and define Modelling specifications using UML, BPMN, Archimate * Design and execute robust full stack software solutions in line with business requirements and the digital Process, Methods and Tools landscape following ISO15288 standards. * Ensure robustness by design, including architectural dossiers, QA code review, and V&V methodology (elementary, integration, and user validation/acceptance testing). * Guide, invent, and scout technology trends to inform future strategies and R&T roadmaps. * Contribute to scientific communities by publishing scientific papers, creating intellectual property (IP), and participating in PhD juries and other academic collaborations. * Preparation of handover to industrialisation ensuring robust TRL6 * Demonstrate strong leadership of Software Architecture on behalf of Airframe Engineering, leading architectural discussions with other Engineering Centres and Digital teams, especially at the start of major projects or programs. * Lead multi-functional projects, influencing both business and digital functions, and reporting progress to senior leadership. * Represent Airbus in various forums and advise on boards and consortia. ## Related Videos - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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