Senior Software Architect – Safety-Critical Defence Systems

ALTEN Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Software Architect to design safety-critical software architecture. In this role, you will guide design decisions, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in software engineering, proficiency in C/C++ and Java, and a commitment to high-integrity coding practices. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Java, including respective toolchains.
• Experience in designing safety-critical software in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the software architecture for a large distributed system.
• Oversee design reviews and mentor engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards like DO-178, DEF STAN.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Safety-critical software

Unit testing

Software FMEA

Technical documentation

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Atlassian toolsets

JIRA

Confluence

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

A leading technology firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Software Architect to design safety-critical software architecture. In this role, you will guide design decisions, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in software engineering, proficiency in C/C++ and Java, and a commitment to high-integrity coding practices. This position offers competitive compensation and various benefits.