Software Architect

We have continuously refined our software development processes and expanded our offerings to include SaaS products in the aviation sector. As we look to enhance our current solutions and broaden our software capabilities, we are seeking a skilled Technical Consultant to play a key role in bridging our data engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts (SMEs) with our software development team.

We specialise in engineering and logistics within the aviation industry, leveraging deep expertise and a strong network of industry professionals. In this role, you will work closely with third‑party developers where needed and ensure seamless integration between business requirements and technical execution.

A key part of this role will be engaging with client stakeholders to understand project scope, gather technical requirements, and define clear objectives. You will work closely with internal teams to translate business needs into scalable, high‑performing technical solutions that align with our customers operational goals.

As part of a small but dynamic company, you will have end‑to‑end involvement in the software development lifecycle, as well as opportunities to contribute to business development and operational improvements.

Your primary focus will be on delivering innovative software applications and digital modules tailored to our aviation customers. You will collaborate with the in‑house development team, work closely with Project Managers, to drive multiple projects forward, ensuring solutions are technically robust, scalable, and aligned with customer expectations.

Requirements

Cloud Infrastructure Support & Design

Technical Recommendations & Roadmaps

Software Architecture & Development Strategy

Security & Compliance

Performance Optimisation & Scaling

DevOps & CI/CD Implementation

Technology & Tooling Selection

Stakeholder Communication & Knowledge Transfer

Responsibilities

Code Review & Best Practices – Conduct in‑depth reviews of codebases to identify issues, inefficiencies, and potential security vulnerabilities, provide recommendations on best practices, coding standards, design patterns, and maintainability improvements.

Support performance optimisation – Refactoring and improved architecture.

Support testing and QA process.

Assist in designing, implementing, and optimising cloud infrastructure (predominantly Azure).

Provide guidance on cloud security, scalability, and cost optimisation.

Ensure security best practices are followed and compliance with industry standards.

Develop and present technology roadmaps aligned with business goals.

Provide recommendations on system architecture, tools, and frameworks.

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.

Advise on scalable and efficient system architectures.

Support API design, integrations, and data flow strategies.

Recommend suitable technology stacks for new projects or modernisation efforts.

Assess application security risks and provide remediation strategies.

Implement best practices for secure software development (OWASP, encryption, IAM, etc.).

Analyse system bottlenecks and recommend performance tuning strategies.

Support database optimisations, caching mechanisms, and load balancing strategies.

Assist in designing auto‑scaling solutions to handle peak loads efficiently.

Support the implementation of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Provide recommendations on DevOps practices, including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).

Assist in improving monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.

Assess and recommend programming languages, frameworks, and development tools based on business needs.

Guide the selection of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time‑series databases, etc.).

Help teams adopt emerging technologies such as AI / ML when relevant.

Provide technical workshops and training sessions for development teams.

Act as a bridge between technical and non‑technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into business value.

Support decision‑making through clear, data‑driven insights.

Train clients on new solutions, including developing training materials, conducting hands‑on training sessions, and providing ongoing support to ensure successful adoption.

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