At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to develop innovative software for defence systems.
- Company: Cutting-edge company specialising in cryptographic and key management solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Onsite role in Maidenhead with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical defence programmes that enhance global security.
- Qualifications: Advanced knowledge in C/C++, Rust, and experience in leading engineering teams.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 105000 £ per year.
Salary: £90,000 - 105,000 per year
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOS environments.
- Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and current technology trends.
- A proven track record of delivering complex software solutions on schedule while exceeding customer expectations.
- Experience with version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards such as MISRA.
- Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in a technical leadership capacity.
- The ability to work in an onsite role in Maidenhead.
- Eligibility for DV security clearance for mission-critical defence programmes.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring the best approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs.
- Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers.
- Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence.
- Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools to ensure high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions.
- Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
- Oversee software engineering strategy across multiple high-security projects.
- Support bids and proposals and help influence organisational software standards.
- Collaborate across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions.
Technologies
- Architect
- Embedded
- Firmware
- Hardware
- Support
- Rust
- Security
- UML
- DevSecOps
- Linux
We are a company at the forefront of advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, delivering innovative software for cyber and defence systems that support decision-making at tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect, you will lead a team of 20–30 engineers across multiple high-security projects, helping to shape our software engineering strategy and technical standards. We value trust, collaboration, and innovation, and we offer an onsite role in Maidenhead with good flexibility in working hours. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on critical defence programmes that protect lives and enhance global security.
Chief Software Architect employer: Sivara GmbH
As a leading provider of advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation. Our onsite role in Maidenhead offers excellent flexibility in working hours, alongside opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within a dynamic team of engineers. Join us to make a meaningful impact on critical defence programmes that enhance global security while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your expertise.
