At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical vision for innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: SPX Technologies, a leader in creating sustainable and efficient infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, performance bonuses, educational assistance, and leadership development.
- Other info: Hybrid role with a focus on collaboration and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on technology that protects lives and enhances infrastructure.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in software engineering with strong architectural experience and cloud platform knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.
As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.
As an experienced and pragmatic Principal Software Architect you will define and drive the technical vision for our evolving software ecosystem. The Principal Software Architect will serve as the focal point for architectural direction, system design principles, and technology strategy. Working closely with domain leads, the Software Program Manager, and the Global Software Manager, the successful candidate will ensure architectural intent translates into practical, deliverable outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be capable of both defining long-term architectural direction and validating ideas through lightweight prototyping and experimentation where required.
- Alignment with long-term business and product strategy
- Technology Strategy & Standards
Define and maintain a coherent technology strategy across the software organisation, ensuring choices reflect:
- Industry best practices
- Team capability and constraints
- Long-term sustainability
Work collaboratively with domain leads to:
- Current State Assessment & Transformation Roadmap
Build a clear understanding of the current software landscape and define a path forward, identifying gaps, risks, and constraints. Propose migration and/or retirement proposals for legacy systems. Ensure transition plans are:
- Use modern tooling, including AI-assisted development, to accelerate validation
The Principal Software Architect does NOT:
- Act as a project or program manager
- Replace domain technical leadership
The Principal Software Architect DOES:
- Escalate unresolved conflicts to Global Software Manager
Success Measures
Success in this role will be measured by:
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant time in architectural roles
- Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), ideally across multiple
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture patterns and best practices
- Experience in hardware-software or IoT environments
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development approaches
- Track record of delivering pragmatic, implementable architecture (not just conceptual design)
Travel & Working Environment
Hybrid role with strong on-site presence expected (typically 3 days per week in Bristol). Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans. Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX. We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.
Software Architect (Remote) in Bristol employer: SPX Corporation
SPX Technologies is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development through its RiSE talent framework, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Located in Bristol, the company offers a hybrid working model, competitive compensation, and numerous growth opportunities, ensuring that employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to impactful solutions in the HVAC and Detection and Measurement sectors.
