Software Systems Architect - Geospatial Intelligence & GIS
Guildford | Hybrid Working
Help shape the future of geospatial intelligence and mission-critical software systems.
We're looking for an experienced Software Systems Architect to join a growing Geospatial Intelligence team, designing and delivering advanced GIS, data exploitation and intelligence solutions that support critical government and defence missions.
This is a highly technical role where you'll work at the intersection of software architecture, geospatial technologies, cloud platforms, data services and complex mission systems . You'll collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, product owners and stakeholders to define scalable, secure architectures that transform geospatial data into actionable intelligence.
The Role
- Lead the architecture and design of complex software-based geospatial intelligence solutions
- Define scalable system architectures, interfaces, APIs and data flows across distributed environments
- Translate customer and operational requirements into robust technical solutions
- Drive architectural decisions across cloud-native, service-oriented and data-centric platforms
- Support the integration of GIS capabilities, geospatial data processing pipelines and intelligence applications
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles where appropriate to ensure traceability and design integrity
- Champion security, performance, reliability and maintainability throughout the system lifecycle
- Collaborate closely with development, test and delivery teams throughout Agile programmes
What We're Looking For
- Experience as a Software Architect, Systems Architect, Solution Architect or Technical Lead
- Strong background in software-intensive systems and distributed architectures
- Experience with microservices, SOA, cloud technologies and API-driven systems
- Understanding of geospatial technologies, GIS platforms or location-based data solutions
- Knowledge of data architecture, data pipelines and large-scale information systems
- Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Government, Intelligence or other highly regulated environments is advantageous
- Familiarity with MBSE, UML, SysML or architecture frameworks would be beneficial
Why Join?
- Work on cutting-edge geospatial intelligence and GIS programmes
- Influence the design of large-scale, mission-critical software systems
- Collaborate with highly skilled software and systems engineering teams
- Hybrid working with long-term programme stability
- Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges with real-world impact
If you're passionate about software architecture, geospatial technologies and building secure, data-driven solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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