Software Architect in Bristol

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients\’ recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Software Architect for a 12 Month contract based in Bristol (2-3 days per week on site) on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet\’s vital power needs.

We are seeking a highly capable Software Architect with a strong background in IT infrastructure and systems engineering to help shape and deliver the future of our client\’s systems landscape. This role is instrumental in defining strategy, managing capabilities, and enhancing tool and data integrations within a complex engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and oversee the strategic direction of the software and systems architecture.
• Provide leadership in capability management and future capability planning.
• Develop and evolve technical solutions aligned with long-term engineering goals.
• Design and enhance metric dashboards using Power BI and integrate with relevant databases.
• Ensure seamless interaction and data flow between tools such as IBM DOORS and Cameo.
• Apply a holistic infrastructure viewpoint to assess and evolve the tool-chain.
• Use Python and back-end development skills to automate, integrate, and optimise systems and work-flows.
• Contribute to IT and system architecture frameworks that support engineering and data management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand current tool usage and data pipelines, and drive improvements.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Software Architect within systems engineering or complex engineering environments.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise architectural principles, and system integration.

• Hands-on with:

• IBM DOORS (requirements management)
• Cameo Systems Modeller (MBSE)
• Power BI (for dashboard and reporting)
• Python (for backend systems, automation, data engineering)

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.