Software Architect

Software Architect - Newcastle - 12 Month ContractAbout Your Role: Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and complianceDesign scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and toolsIdentify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategiesWork in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural supportCollaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patternsEnsure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirementsProduce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationaleContribute to and support technical and architectural reviews About You: Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOpsAbility to balance strategic thinking with practical deliveryConfidence communicating architectural designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience working in environments with security, reliability, and compliance constraints, preferably in the geospatial domain.A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and ..... full job details .....