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Job Details
Location: Bristol, South West - United Kingdom
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 GBP DOE
Security Clearance: British Citizenship
Working Pattern: Hybrid (typically 3-4 days on-site per week)
Role: Software Architect - Bristol
Additional Information: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect, or a highly capable Senior Software Engineer ready to take the next step. You will be responsible for defining and leading the software architecture for complex, safety-critical systems at the forefront of defence technology. Working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you will help shape robust, secure and scalable software solutions that underpin next- weapon system designs.
Key Responsibilities
 * Define, document and own the full software architecture for major projects, from concept through to implementation.
 * Establish the structural and temporal architecture, ensuring consistency and integrity across components.
 * Identify and manage design drivers such as real-time performance, safety, security, flexibility and reusability.
 * Produce derived and emergent requirements with clear rationale and traceability.
 * Collaborate closely with systems, hardware and software engineers to ensure technical alignment.
 * Contribute to long-term technology strategy, influencing tools, frameworks and architectural direction.
What We're Looking For
 * Strong technical background in software design and architecture.
 * Experience with model-based engineering and software design patterns.
 * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, Java, Python).
 * Knowledge of modern engineering practices such as continuous integration and automated testing.
 * Ability to explain complex architectural concepts clearly and mentor development teams.
 * Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What’s on Offer
 * Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience
 * Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary (performance-related)
 * Pension: Up to 14% combined employer/employee contribution
 * Flexible & Hybrid Working: Typically 3-4 days on-site per week
 * Enhanced Parental Leave and family support
 * Excellent Site Facilities: subsidised meals, free parking and wellbeing amenities
Interested? Apply here directly or send your CV to discuss further.
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