Software Architect – Safety‑Critical Systems
The Role
We are looking for an accomplished Software Architect to design, develop, integrate, and assure complex distributed software systems within a safety‑critical or safety‑related environment. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with architects, engineering teams, and project managers to deliver secure, high‑integrity solutions on Linux and Windows platforms within a regulated defence setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop software for large distributed systems using C/C++, Java, and Python.
* Apply robust software architectures and model‑driven development approaches.
* Translate mathematical or theoretical models into efficient, maintainable code.
* Develop, deploy, and debug applications on Linux and Windows.
* Uphold high‑integrity practices: unit testing, static analysis, configuration management.
* Conduct Software FMEA and support risk mitigation activities.
* Produce high‑quality technical documentation and lifecycle artefacts.
* Contribute to DevOps and IaC initiatives (e.g., Ansible roles/playbooks).
* Support software assurance activities including SBOM, licence management, and vulnerability management.
Required Experience
* Proven background in software engineering for complex, large‑scale systems.
* Experience developing distributed systems.
* Significant experience in safety‑critical or safety‑related software (IEC 61508 preferred, IEC 62304/26262 also suitable).
* Strong exposure to Linux‑based platforms and infrastructure.
* Experience working in regulated industries, ideally defence.
Required Skills
* Strong programming skills in Java, C++, and Python.
* Solid understanding of software architectures and distributed systems design.
* Competence in computational mathematics, especially for modelling and signal processing.
* Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols.
* Experience with deployment and debugging on Linux and Windows.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.