Software Architect

8 Days Old

Job Description

Software Architect – Safety‑Critical Systems


The Role

We are looking for an accomplished Software Architect to design, develop, integrate, and assure complex distributed software systems within a safety‑critical or safety‑related environment. You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with architects, engineering teams, and project managers to deliver secure, high‑integrity solutions on Linux and Windows platforms within a regulated defence setting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software for large distributed systems using C/C++, Java, and Python.
  • Apply robust software architectures and model‑driven development approaches.
  • Translate mathematical or theoretical models into efficient, maintainable code.
  • Develop, deploy, and debug applications on Linux and Windows.
  • Uphold high‑integrity practices: unit testing, static analysis, configuration management.
  • Conduct Software FMEA and support risk mitigation activities.
  • Produce high‑quality technical documentation and lifecycle artefacts.
  • Contribute to DevOps and IaC initiatives (e.g., Ansible roles/playbooks).
  • Support software assurance activities including SBOM, licence management, and vulnerability management.


Required Experience

  • Proven background in software engineering for complex, large‑scale systems.
  • Experience developing distributed systems.
  • Significant experience in safety‑critical or safety‑related software (IEC 61508 preferred, IEC 62304/26262 also suitable).
  • Strong exposure to Linux‑based platforms and infrastructure.
  • Experience working in regulated industries, ideally defence.


Required Skills

  • Strong programming skills in Java, C++, and Python.
  • Solid understanding of software architectures and distributed systems design.
  • Competence in computational mathematics, especially for modelling and signal processing.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols.
  • Experience with deployment and debugging on Linux and Windows.


Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.

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Location:
Cheadle
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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