Challenge
At SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting-edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to cloud-based mobility platforms, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally.
What you will do
We have a vacancy for a Software Architect working in a hybrid capacity with regular access to our Basingstoke office.
This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the architecture and evolution of MyCity, our cloud-based mobility platform built on modern microservices architecture. While the role is primarily architectural, a strong background in C# development is essential to effectively guide engineering teams and ensure robust, scalable solutions.
You will define architectural standards, shape technical strategy, and work closely with development teams to deliver high-performance, resilient distributed systems. This role requires significant experience in designing enterprise-scale cloud-native applications and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Defining architecture for cloud-based microservices solutions within the MyCity platform
2. Creating architectural designs guiding development from concept to deployment
3. Ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems
4. Developing and maintaining architectural roadmaps and technical blueprints
5. Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams
6. Translating business requirements into scalable architectural solutions
7. Collaborating with international development teams on core architecture initiatives
8. Driving best practices across software design, integration, and deployment
9. Supporting resolution of complex technical challenges
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
10. Work closely with engineers to review solution designs
11. Provide architectural oversight for new features and services
12. Define software standards and governance processes
13. Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives
14. Mentor developers and technical leads
15. Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
16. Support integration of cloud services with live infrastructure systems
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Profile
What we are looking for
• Minimum
• Strong background in C# development (minimum 2+ years) with .NET 5+
• Extensive experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures
• Proven experience working with distributed systems at scale
• Experience defining architecture principles, standards, and best practices
• Strong understanding of modern development and deployment practices
• Experience with specification tools such as AsyncAPI, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema
• Familiarity with containerised environments and cloud platforms
• Experience with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
This role is suited to an experienced technical professional capable of operating at a senior level, influencing architecture decisions, and guiding engineering teams in a modern cloud-based environment.
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Benefit
What we offer
As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Hybrid working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• Life assurance
• Training and development opportunities