Software Architect - C#

At SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting‑edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide, from advanced traffic management to cloud‑based mobility platforms. Our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact, driving smarter, greener cities.

We have a vacancy for a Software Architect working in a hybrid capacity with regular access to our Basingstoke office. This senior technical leadership role focuses on the architecture and evolution of MyCity, our cloud‑based mobility platform built on a modern microservices architecture. While the role is primarily architectural, a strong background in C# development is essential to guide engineering teams and ensure robust, scalable solutions.

You will define architectural standards, shape technical strategy, and work closely with development teams to deliver high‑performance, resilient distributed systems. This role requires significant experience in designing enterprise‑scale cloud‑native applications and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams.

• Defining architecture for cloud‑based microservices solutions within the MyCity platform
• Creating architectural designs guiding development from concept to deployment
• Ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems
• Developing and maintaining architectural roadmaps and technical blueprints
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Translating business requirements into scalable architectural solutions
• Collaborating with international development teams on core architecture initiatives
• Driving best practices across software design, integration, and deployment
• Supporting the resolution of complex technical challenges

• Work closely with engineers to review solution designs
• Provide architectural oversight for new features and services
• Define software standards and governance processes
• Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives
• Mentor developers and technical leads
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
• Support integration of cloud services with live infrastructure systems

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Software Architect or senior technical leadership role
• Strong background in C# development (minimum 2+ years) with .NET 5+
• Extensive experience designing cloud‑native and microservices architectures
• Proven experience working with distributed systems at scale
• Experience defining architecture principles, standards, and best practices
• Strong understanding of modern development and deployment practices
• Experience with specification tools such as Async
  
  API, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema
• Familiarity with containerised environments and cloud platforms
• Experience with technologies such as Mongo
  
  DB, Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Hybrid working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• Life assurance
• Training and development opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and require all candidates to have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.