An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Solutions Architect to join an innovative engineering organisation developing complex, mission-critical software systems.

Working across multiple engineering teams and external technology partners, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining solution architectures that enable the successful integration of software platforms, cloud services, and operational systems. Acting as the technical bridge between stakeholders, you will ensure solutions remain scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business and engineering objectives.

This role would suit an experienced architect with strong systems thinking, a collaborative approach, and a passion for delivering robust software solutions within highly regulated engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain end-to-end solution architectures across multiple software systems and suppliers.
• Define implementation roadmaps, operational models, and long-term technology strategies.
• Ensure solutions meet security, privacy, performance, and testing requirements.
• Design cloud-based architectures, selecting appropriate services while optimising cost and scalability.
• Support migration of existing applications and services to modern cloud environments.
• Provide architectural governance throughout project delivery, managing change requests and technical risks.
• Collaborate with software, systems, infrastructure, and external engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, policies, and best practices.

• Proven experience as a Software Solutions Architect or in a similar senior technical architecture role.
• Strong background designing and integrating complex software systems across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Experience developing secure, scalable, and maintainable solution architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including cloud migration and cost optimisation.
• Experience producing architecture roadmaps and guiding implementation activities.
• Understanding of architecture governance, change management, and technical risk assessment

• Experience within aerospace, space, defence, robotics, or other safety- or mission-critical industries.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and software architecture standards.
• Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and integration platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure-by-design architectures.
• Experience working with third-party technology providers and managing technical integrations.
• Knowledge of data architecture and enterprise integration approaches.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements including 9/75 work pattern.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Generous annual leave allowance with additional service-related entitlement.
• Relocation support available for suitable candidates.
• Modern engineering facilities and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical programmes alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.