Software Architect, Software Engineer

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* Job Description:

****** SECURITY CLEARANCE**:
Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
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* TRAVEL REQUIRED:

** Occasional travel within UK / and international
** LOCATION**:
Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)
** TYPE:
** Full time
** WHAT'S 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, and unlimited access to 10,000+ 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)
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** 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 Road mapping:
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
*** Bachelor's or Master's 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…