Software Architect /Developer x2 - £80000 C++/Python-Java- Great bonus and benefits - Hertfordshire and Bristol -British or dual nationality as need to have basic Security Clearance
My Client is looking for Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect!
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)
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.
* Languages: C++, Python, Java
* As this is a technical leadership role business skills are essential, an architect has to be able to adapt their approach to influence and work within the full project hierarchy from the chief engineers through to the developers and varying levels of experience, so adaptability is essential.
Mentor and coach others again a key skill
* 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.