Software architect

We are looking for an experienced

Software Architect

to lead the end-to-end architecture of complex, mission-critical systems. The role combines

solution architecture, hands-on engineering, system integration, security, and technical leadership , working closely with development teams, customers, and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end software and system architecture across

applications, middleware, data, networking, and security .

Assess existing architectures and drive improvements in performance, scalability, resilience, and security.

Lead integration of complex subsystems, APIs, messaging platforms, sensors, and third-party solutions.

Act as the senior technical escalation point and define

high availability, redundancy, and failover

strategies.

Provide hands-on technical support during integration, testing, FAT/SAT, and production implementation.

Lead design and code reviews and establish software engineering and

CI/CD standards .

Embed security-by-design principles and support hardening, VA/PT remediation, and security accreditation.

Support solutioning, technical proposals, architecture presentations, and effort estimation during pre-sales.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

8+ years of software/system engineering experience , including 3+ years in an architecture role.

Proven experience architecting and delivering complex systems end-to-end.

Strong hands-on development and debugging experience with

Java, C#/.NET, C++, Python, or similar technologies .

Strong knowledge of

APIs, messaging, system integration, Linux/Windows, containers/virtualization, and networking .

Good understanding of high availability, performance, cybersecurity, and secure system architecture.

Experience in

government, defence, CII, or other mission-critical environments

is highly advantageous.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, management, developers, and vendors.