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Software ArchitectTekwissen UK • Newcastle, England, UK
Software Architect

Software Architect

Tekwissen UK • Newcastle, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK Europe and many other countries in the world. Client a global leader in aerospace defense and space. With major operations in the UK Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft helicopters defense systems and space exploration Client employs over 130000 people worldwide. Job Title: Software Architect
Location: Newcastle UK
Duration: 12 Months Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 days remote) Job Description:
  • We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to join a growing engineering team based in client location.
  • The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and governing software architectures for complex geospatial systems ensuring solutions are scalable secure reliable and compliant with industry standards.
  • The Software Architect will work closely with System Architects Product Owners Software Engineers and Test Engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while providing architectural leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design
  • Translate business goals and high-level requirements into scalable software architectures.
  • Design secure flexible maintainable and cloud-based architectures for complex geospatial systems.
  • Ensure architectural decisions balance performance reliability security scalability and compliance requirements.
  • Identify technical risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Technical Leadership
  • Provide hands-on architectural guidance to software engineering teams.
  • Support development teams in selecting appropriate technologies frameworks and design patterns.
  • Ensure solutions adhere to agreed architectural standards and best practices.
  • Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence across teams.
Collaboration & Delivery
  • Work within Agile Scrum teams alongside developers testers Product Owners and System Architects.
  • Participate in technical reviews architecture governance activities and design discussions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions and technical strategies effectively.
Documentation & Governance
  • Produce clear architecture documentation and technical design artefacts.
  • Document architecture decisions rationale and implementation approaches.
  • Support compliance security and reliability reviews throughout project delivery.
Required Skills & Experience Essential
  • Proven experience designing and owning software architectures for complex enterprise systems.
  • Strong cloud architecture experience and understanding of modern cloud-native technologies.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery practices.
  • Experience working in environments with strict security reliability and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to balance long-term strategic architecture planning with practical delivery needs.
  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for mentoring and supporting engineering teams.
Preferred
  • Experience within geospatial systems or geospatial data platforms.
  • Experience in Defence Aerospace National Security or Space sectors.
  • Previous experience working on highly regulated or secure programmes.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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