Software Architect

Salary: £76,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require an extensive background in the development of complex software systems and a high awareness of software development technologies.
• We require significant experience in the specification and development of Sensor/Effector systems, including C2/GUI aspects.
• Experience considering Human Factors would be hugely beneficial.
• We require significant experience and knowledge of interfacing software systems to achieve integrated capability and data sharing.
• We need the ability to work alongside Solution Architects, providing expertise that helps shape overall system architectures.
• We require experience developing white papers to shape and steer thinking within the stakeholder community.
• Experience working within the defence industry is essential.
• Experience using tools such as Visual Studio (C#/C++), DOORS, Cameo, Rhapsody and The Mathworks is desirable.
• A good attitude and willingness to learn is important.

Responsibilities:

• We refine existing implementations and define the strategic direction and architectures to fulfil future challenges in the solution space.
• We support SI Enterprise Architecture design.
• We identify software solutions and architectures.
• We provide technical leadership in bids and external studies.
• We scope and participate in PV.
• We support Capability Management for product portfolios.

Technologies:

• C#
• Support
• Security
• Visual Studio
• Architect

More:

We are Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 53,000 people worldwide and 8,500 across 9 UK sites. We are growing our Mission Systems C-UAS team in Basildon, where our world-leading C-UAS Software Systems help address an increasing worldwide threat and support national security alongside international government agencies. This is a permanent hybrid role with office attendance of 3 days a week and working from home available when on-site work is not required. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package including generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days, an award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution, free access to mental health and financial support, employee networks promoting inclusion and diversity, a bonus scheme for management level and below, access to thousands of online learning courses, referral rewards, and flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, discounts, gym memberships, and more. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.