Software Application Architect

Software Application Architect role at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Location: London, UK. This role supports Law Enforcement and Government customers across the UK and requires a secure site presence on a hybrid schedule (2‑3 days on site at London offices or 4‑5 days at other secure sites).

Grade: GG11‑GG13 | Referral Bonus: £5,000

Role Summary

You will be a key member of an autonomous, empowered engineering community focused on building systems for public sector customers. You will design, develop, deploy and maintain applications and services, working closely with end‑users, stakeholders and other architects to create secure, high‑quality solutions across a broad range of technologies (cloud, on‑premise, data, messaging).

Responsibilities

• Define software architectures and designs, identifying new ways of solving problems.
• Take technical ownership of deliverables and mentor junior engineers as needed.
• Collaborate with tech leads and other architects to join‑up solutions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with customers, stakeholders and team members.
• Champion quality assurance, best practices and secure design principles.
• Participate in agile development, contributing to planning, iteration reviews and continuous improvement.
• Help select appropriate technologies for each project.

Qualifications (Experience)

• Designing innovative solutions within business and technical constraints.
• Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation.
• Managing stakeholders, including customers and end users.
• Practical software development experience across the full stack (React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C#, messaging, Elastic, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Additional Desired Skills

• Cloud technology training and certification (AWS, Azure).
• Full‑stack technical design experience.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Benefits & Support

• 25 days holiday per year plus flexible benefits package.
• Private medical and dental insurance, competitive pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, taste cards.
• Dedicated Career Manager to develop your career.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Part of bonus scheme.
• Diversity and support groups are available at all levels.

Security & Clearance

This role requires Security Clearance to SC (and potentially customer‑specific clearance). The vetting process will be completed over the onboarding programme.

Work Arrangements

Hybrid working is embraced: you may work from home, a BAE Systems office or a client site, with flexible arrangements discussed with your recruiter.

Diversity and Inclusion

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and supports people with disabilities through reasonable adjustments.

Senior level: Mid‑Senior | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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