Software Architect

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK / and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension share options car leasing scheme free onsite parking season ticket loan tax-free technology scheme discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off hybrid working up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL option to buy/sell holiday.

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10000 E-learning courses internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests cycle-to-work scheme on-site canteen and coffee shop lunchtime pilates

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay) adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups (Gender LGBTQ International Generational Disability Social & Cultural Diversity Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So whats your next change

ABOUT THE ROLE

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking an experienced and innovative Software Architect to lead the design development and evolution of complex software systems for critical defence and space applications. This role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction ensuring architectural integrity and driving the successful delivery of cutting-edge software solutions.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Architectural Design and Leadership: Lead the architectural design definition and documentation of software systems ensuring alignment with business objectives technical requirements and industry best practices for defence and space domains.

• Technical Roadmapping: Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for software products and platforms identifying opportunities for innovation efficiency gains and risk mitigation.

• Technology Evaluation and Selection: Research evaluate and recommend new technologies frameworks and tools to enhance software development processes performance and scalability.

• System Integration and Interoperability: Define and oversee the integration strategies for various software components subsystems and external systems ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.

• Security and Compliance: Design and implement robust security architectures and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards regulations and customer specific security requirements for sensitive defence and space applications.

• Performance and Scalability: Architect solutions that meet stringent performance reliability and scalability requirements conducting performance analysis and optimization as needed.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related technical field.

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in software development with at least 3-5 years in a dedicated Software Architect role.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex large-scale software systems preferably within the defence aerospace or other highly regulated industries.

• Demonstrable experience with various architectural patterns (e.g. microservices event-driven monolithic decomposition) and their appropriate application.

• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g. C Java Python Ada) relevant to embedded or real-time systems.

• Extensive knowledge of software design principles object-oriented design and design patterns.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes) where applicable.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.

• Experience with model-driven architecture (MDA) tools and techniques is a plus.

Not a 100% match No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and well always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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