Salary: £35,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in software architecture engineering, ideally within high-tech environments Strong knowledge of software process definition and requirements analysis Expertise in high-level design and modeling of software solutions Familiarity with end-user applications and operating systems/utility software Ability to develop architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement Experience managing large projects with limited oversight Leadership skills, including coaching and delegating tasks to junior professionals Responsibilities: Architect and design multiple types of software for external customers Perform complex software process definition and requirements analysis Create high-level designs and model software solutions to address stakeholder needs Specify the overall software structure, including core elements and properties Develop architectural guidelines, coding standards, and technical specifications Communicate software architecture design effectively to stakeholders Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from management Mentor and review work of lower-level professionals Technologies: Architect More: We are an OEM Client based in Gaydon, looking for a dedicated Software Architect Engineer to join our team on a contract basis until March 2027. This role offers a competitive umbrella pay rate of £27.03 per hour. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on high-tech software architecture and development. Join us in shaping software solutions that serve our external customers while contributing to an innovative team. last updated 15 week of 2026