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Temporary

Software Architect

Manchester
money-bag Negotiable
Posted 1 week ago

Overview

We are looking for a Software Architect to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.Responsibilities

Define/update the technical solution and contribute to system requirements.Meet with customers and key stakeholders, guide and advise the development team, and support the entire project team from start to end.Participate in some software development activities due to the small size of the team.Training and mentoring will be provided; this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.Involves bids, architecture and design, development, and support.Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected as projects demand.Qualifications

Member of a professional bodyEngineering Degree or equivalentEssential skills: Self-driven problem solver (taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts to unblock others and provide steerage)Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systemsConfident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customersAble to adjust the level of technical detail to suit the audience; able to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, and customersConfidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect (training provided if necessary)Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought-through, defendable decisions; able to challenge others and be open to being challengedMust consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system (e.g., system level requirements and behaviour and hardware requirements and behaviour)Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, to business strategyAble to balance short-term project goals with longer-term product roadmapKnowledge of C++, Java, Python (with detailed knowledge of C++ and awareness of Java and Python)Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)Linux (ideally Red Hat)Hardware (basic knowledge of components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)SW development and architecture of real-time systemsDesired skills: Containerisation (Podman / Kubernetes)Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)Software build processes (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Git, Artifactory)Embedded SW developmentRhapsody or Enterprise ArchitectExperience in Defence, Telecommunications, or other engineering industries (e.g., radio communication systems)What do I need before I apply

Some travel to client sites may be required. Flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.Benefits

Collaborative working environment — we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.We empower technology professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.Expleo Academy — enables you to acquire and develop the right skills through accredited training courses.Competitive company benefits.Always working as one team; our people are encouraged to think big and challenge the status quo.Committed to inclusive recruitment, accessibility, and supporting disabled employees who meet minimum criteria; providing reasonable adjustments as ..... full job details .....

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