At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and own software architectures for complex systems in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on safety-critical and real-time software solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with opportunities for professional growth and modern engineering practices.
- Why this job: Make impactful architectural decisions and shape the future of software engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in software architecture, programming skills in C++, C, Ada, or Java.
Position Available: Software Architect
Location: Hertfordshire or Bristol
Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DoE + Bonus
Experience needed: We are looking for an experienced Software Architect or senior software engineer with a strong background in designing complex software systems within a safety-critical, real-time, or embedded environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make key architectural decisions while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
About the role: We are looking for technically strong and adaptable engineers who are passionate about software architecture and modern software engineering practices. In this role you will be:
- Defining and owning software architectures for complex systems
- Working closely with software teams to define architectures, interfaces, and design decisions
- Identifying key design drivers including performance, safety, security, and maintainability
- Supporting architectural reviews and influencing software engineering best practices
- Collaborating with architects, technical specialists, and wider engineering teams
- Assessing trade-offs between different architectural approaches and technologies
- Supporting the adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD and good software design
What we need from you:
- Strong experience in software architecture and design for complex systems
- A strong programming background, ideally across languages such as C++, C, Ada, or Java
- Experience working in embedded, real-time, or safety-critical environments
- Knowledge of software architecture techniques, design patterns, and abstraction layers
- Experience with model-based engineering would be advantageous
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- An understanding of CI/CD and modern software engineering practices
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
Software Architect in Basingstoke employer: Henderson Scott
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. With competitive salaries and bonuses, we prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to modern engineering practices. Our supportive environment encourages you to make impactful architectural decisions while working alongside talented multidisciplinary teams, making it an ideal place for passionate software architects to thrive.
