At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while defining software architecture for cutting-edge projects.
- Company: Respected engineering organisation at the forefront of secure systems.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical cover, and strong pension contributions.
- Other info: Onsite role in Berkshire with a focus on work-life balance and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical systems while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in C/C++ or Rust, with a degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
We require strong experience with C/C++ or Rust, ideally in embedded or systems environments.
We require experience working across Linux and/or Windows platforms.
We require a good understanding of modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and automated testing.
We ideally value exposure to real-time or embedded systems, including RTOS.
We require proven ability to define and deliver robust, scalable architectures.
We require experience with UML or SysML modelling and structured design approaches.
We value a passion for clean design, modularity, and code reuse.
We require experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical capacity.
We require the ability to influence across teams and projects.
We require a track record of delivering complex solutions to high standards.
We value experience within secure, regulated, or high-integrity environments.
We value knowledge of secure software or cryptographic systems.
We value familiarity with standards such as MISRA or similar.
We require a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
We require eligibility for UK high-level security clearance, with British citizenship required.
Responsibilities:
- We provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects.
- We define and guide software architecture and design decisions.
- We lead, mentor, and support a team of talented software engineers.
- We partner closely with systems, hardware, and firmware teams.
- We champion best practice engineering standards, tools, and processes.
- We drive modular design, reuse, and long-term maintainability.
- We support early-stage project planning, estimation, and proposals.
- We help build a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- We influence technical direction across our engineering programmes.
- We solve complex problems on critical, real-world systems.
- We contribute to the delivery of secure and advanced systems.
This is a fully onsite role in Berkshire due to the secure nature of our work, and we provide flexible working hours, including early Friday finishes, alongside a strong focus on work‑life balance. We invest in engineering capability and continuous improvement.
Chief Software Architect in Maidenhead employer: Sivara GmbH
As a leading engineering organisation in Berkshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our flexible working hours, early Friday finishes, and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and a strong pension contribution. Join us to lead innovative projects in secure systems while enjoying a supportive work environment that values work-life balance.
