Overview
We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:
Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
Responsibilities
* Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
* The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.
* In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities.
* Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.
* This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support.
* Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand.
Qualifications
* Member of a professional body
* Engineering Degree or equivalent
Essential skills
* Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
* Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
* Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers
* Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers
* Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
* Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions.
* Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged
* Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour
* Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy.
* Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap
* C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
* Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
* Linux (ideally Red Hat)
* Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)
* SW development and Architecting of real time systems
Desired skills
* Containerisation (podman / kubernetes)
* Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)
* Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
* Embedded SW Development
* Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
* Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry
* Experience of Radio Communication systems
What do I need before I apply
* Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.
Benefits
* Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
* We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
* Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
* Competitive company benefits
* Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
* As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
o Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
o Communicating and promoting vacancies
o Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
o Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
o Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
'We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age'.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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