Introduction




Company cultures & job summary



Our client is looking for a Software Architect to lead a software engineering team working on advanced cryptographic and cyber defence programmes. You'll need deep expertise in embedded or application software architecture, with a strong background in C/C++, Rust, or similar, and experience setting best practice processes across complex multi-discipline programmes. SC clearance is required as a minimum, with willingness to work towards DV.




Working Patterns and location - Fully on site




Key responsibilities



• Provide technical direction and architectural leadership across multiple concurrent software programmes.



• Define and roll out best practice software development processes, toolchains and coding standards.



• Collaborate with systems architects and hardware teams to ensure design consistency and reuse.



• Develop software requirements and architectures that satisfy system and security constraints.



• Specify and maintain software designs using UML and SysML modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect.



• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge across the software community of practice.



• Review and sign off significant technical documents and chair technical reviews for key deliverables.



• Generate and review technical proposals, providing effort, cost and risk estimates for bids.




Skills & experience



• Advanced experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development including RTOSes.



• Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies including TDD/BDD, CI/CD and DevSecOps.



• Experience defining and rolling out best practice firmware or software development lifecycles.



• Experience deploying defence coding standards such as MISRA for safety or security-critical systems.



• Proven track record delivering complex software solutions on schedule in a defence or regulated environment.



• Experience with version control, change control and bug tracking tools including administration.



• Ability to lead, mentor and technically influence a software engineering team of 20+ engineers.



• Degree in an engineering, mathematics or science-based discipline.




The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:



• Sound knowledge of cryptographic design, implementation and high-assurance development processes.



• Experience with DOORS, UML and SysML modelling tools such as RSA or Enterprise Architect.



• Experience with Windows and Linux application and driver development.



• Familiarity with static and run-time analysis tools for secure software development.



• Experience contributing to bids and proposals in a defence prime or systems integration environment.




Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.




Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.




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You will be required to hold a minimum of DV Clearance. If you do not hold an active DV Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.



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