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Software Architect

Mbda Systems

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An advanced defense organization is seeking a Software Architect in Bristol, England, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals ready to impact software architecture and design. The role involves leading the development of software solutions through effective collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong programming background and experience with software architecture practices, all while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits including a generous bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

Strong technical practitioner comfortable making architecture decisions.
Experience defining and influencing software architecture frameworks.
Strong programming background, preferably in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Define and monitor software architecture including interface definitions.
Collaborate with technical specialists and support design activities.
Influence software engineering technology strategy.

Skills

Architectural Decision Making

Software Design Patterns

Model Based Engineering

Programming

Technical Mentorship

Education

Software Engineering Degree or equivalent

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Bristol

Bristol

This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect!

Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements.

Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility.
Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale.
Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture.

Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews.

You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests.

You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon!

What we're looking for from you:

A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions.
Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns.
Experience of model based engineering.
Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers.
Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers.
An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design.
Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale.
An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack.
The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used.
A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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