Junior Product Architect | Mission Critical Systems | Cambridge

So Code Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced RF and spectrum monitoring systems seeks a Junior Product Architect to contribute to the product lifecycle from research to release. This hybrid role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to shape innovative solutions while providing a pathway to product leadership.

Benefits

Fast-growing environment

Room to grow into product leadership

Work closely with experts in RF and cloud engineering

Contribute to real-world tech

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar.
• Solid grasp of modern programming (e.g., Python, Java, React).
• Experience with agile workflows and product lifecycle concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition and evolution of product architecture.
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, and marketing.
• Participate in agile product development and design validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technical understanding

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar

Job description

Junior Product Architect | Mission Critical Systems | Cambridge

Job details

Posted 13 May 2025 Salary Competitive, depends on experience Location Cambridge Job type Permanent Discipline IT Infrastructure & Support Reference BK-50

We’re looking for a Junior Product Architect to help shape the next generation of advanced RF and spectrum monitoring systems.
In this hybrid technical-commercial role, you’ll work alongside senior product managers, engineers, and designers to define, refine, and deliver solutions that meet both user needs and business objectives. You'll contribute across the full product lifecycle — from early-stage research to user validation and release.

If you're excited by solving real-world problems in a cross-functional team — and want to grow into a product leadership path — this is an ideal opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the definition and evolution of product architecture aligned with strategic goals
• Collaborate with engineering, UX, and marketing to translate ideas into detailed product specs
• Produce technical documentation and system-level requirements
• Participate in agile product development, feature planning, and design validation
• Contribute to user research, site visits, and usability testing
• Stay current with technology trends and feed that insight into roadmap thinking
• Assist in resolving technical challenges during development cycles

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar
• A solid grasp of modern programming (e.g., Python, Java, or React — not coding daily, but comfortable discussing technical trade-offs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication — you're confident engaging with engineers, designers, and stakeholders
• Experience with agile workflows and product lifecycle concepts
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset — you’re curious, organised, and user-focused
• Some understanding of architectural patterns and system thinking

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with RF systems or signal processing
• Experience with usability testing or user research
• Exposure to hardware-software product development
• Interest in developing into a Senior Product or Systems Architecture role

Why Join?

• Build real-world tech – contribute to products used by defence, security, and spectrum authorities worldwide
• Hybrid role – sit between product, engineering, and design with visibility across the full system
• Work closely with experts – RF, embedded, hardware, and cloud engineers all under one roof
• Fast-growing environment – we’re scaling fast, with meaningful problems to solve
• Room to grow – this is a launchpad for a long-term career in technical product leadership