Software Architect

KID-Systeme

Newcastle Upon Tyne, , GB
Base: competitive salary; bonus/equity: annual pro...
Hybrid (60% onsite)
Cloud-based software architecture design
Security clearance eligibility
Agile scrum team collaboration
KID-Systeme is seeking a Software Architect to design and deliver cloud-based geospatial software solutions, primarily for the Defence sector. The position is hybrid, requiring 60% of the workweek to be office-based in either Newcastle Upon Tyne or Guildford, and emphasizes strong collaboration, security, and compliance in software architecture

Job Summary

  • You will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-impact cloud-based geospatial software solutions for Defence and commercial sectors.
  • The role offers a competitive salary with profit share, share options, flexible working, personal development opportunities, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
  • You will influence long-term technical strategy and collaborate with talented engineers in a supportive, engineering-led environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KID-Systeme is seeking a Software Architect to design and deliver cloud-based geospatial software solutions, primarily for the Defence sector. The position is hybrid, requiring 60% of the workweek to be office-based in either Newcastle Upon Tyne or Guildford, and emphasizes strong collaboration, security, and compliance in software architecture.

Salary

Base: Competitive salary; Bonus/Equity: Annual profit share, share options; Benefits: Contributory pension, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cloud-based software architecture design
  • Security clearance eligibility
  • AGILE scrum team collaboration
  • Scalable and maintainable architectures
  • Geospatial software systems
  • Technical risk identification and mitigation
  • Architectural documentation and reviews

Nice-to-have

  • DevSecOps awareness
  • Mentoring and supporting engineering teams
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Personalised development plans

Key Requirements

  • Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
  • Experience designing complex software architectures
  • Experience in cloud environments
  • Experience with security, reliability, and compliance constraints
  • Professional experience level

Work Rights

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

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