Software Architect

Job Description

. Own the end-to-end software and system architecture for C3 / C2 systems, covering applications, middleware, data, networking and security layers.

. Assess the existing architecture, identify gaps (performance, scalability, resilience, security) and drive improvements through to implementation.

. Lead integration of C2 sub-systems, sensors and third-party products debug hands-on during FAT/SAT and SSAT/OSAT.

. Act as final technical escalation point define high availability, redundancy and failover requirements.

. Guide developers through design and code reviews set engineering and CI/CD standards.

. Design security-by-design solutions aligned with CII requirements support hardening, VA/PT remediation and accreditation.

. Support pre-sales with solution design, technical proposals and effort estimation.

Qualities We Value

. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.

. 8+ years hands-on software / system development, with 3+ years as an architect.

. Proven track record as lead architect on at least 2 systems delivered end-to-end, preferably government, defence or CII.

. Still codes and debugs hands-on (e.g. Java, C#/.NET, C++ or Python) across OS, network and application layers.

. Strong in system integration (APIs, message brokers), Linux/Windows, virtualisation/containers and networking.

. Good knowledge of security, privacy and compliance in the government domain.

. Able to explain technical issues clearly to management, customers and vendors.

. Good to have: C2 / command centre, sensor (radar, EO/IR) or GIS experience TOGAF, CISSP or similar.

Working Location : West

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