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Chief Software Architect
Maidenhead
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Maidenhead, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
IT
Chief Software Architect
📍 Berkshire | 🏢 Permanent
Shape the software strategy behind next-generation defence technology.
Copello are partnering with a leading defence and engineering organisation in Berkshire to find an experienced Chief Software Architect to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programmes.
This is a senior technical role combining software architecture, engineering leadership and hands-on technical direction. You’ll influence how software is designed, developed and delivered across embedded and application environments.
💻 The Role
You’ll provide technical leadership across multiple software programmes, working closely with Systems, Hardware and Firmware teams to deliver secure, robust and high-performing solutions.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Defining and reviewing software architecture and technical strategies.
* Driving consistent software engineering standards and best practice.
* Championing modular, reusable and scalable software solutions.
* Supporting the adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps and automated testing.
* Providing technical guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges.
* Leading technical reviews and approving key engineering documentation.
* Mentoring and developing experienced software engineers.
* Supporting bids, proposals, technical estimates and solution development.
* Driving continuous improvement across software tools, processes and ways of working.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with experienced software leaders with:
* Significant experience in software architecture or technical leadership.
* Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
* Experience with C/C++, Rust, Embedded Software, RTOS, Linux or Windows.
* A track record delivering complex software within defence, aerospace, space, communications or other regulated environments.
* Strong understanding of software design, verification, configuration management and secure development.
* Experience leading, mentoring or technically developing engineering teams.
Experience with cryptographic systems, UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be advantageous.
🌟 Why this role?
This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on software strategy, architecture and engineering excellence within a technically challenging defence environment.
If you’re currently a Chief Software Architect, Principal Software Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Software Architect, and you're ready for a role with greater influence, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 For further information, contact Lauren at Copello:
📞 (phone number removed)
📍 Berkshire | 🏢 Permanent
Shape the software strategy behind next-generation defence technology.
Copello are partnering with a leading defence and engineering organisation in Berkshire to find an experienced Chief Software Architect to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programmes.
This is a senior technical role combining software architecture, engineering leadership and hands-on technical direction. You’ll influence how software is designed, developed and delivered across embedded and application environments.
💻 The Role
You’ll provide technical leadership across multiple software programmes, working closely with Systems, Hardware and Firmware teams to deliver secure, robust and high-performing solutions.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Defining and reviewing software architecture and technical strategies.
* Driving consistent software engineering standards and best practice.
* Championing modular, reusable and scalable software solutions.
* Supporting the adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps and automated testing.
* Providing technical guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges.
* Leading technical reviews and approving key engineering documentation.
* Mentoring and developing experienced software engineers.
* Supporting bids, proposals, technical estimates and solution development.
* Driving continuous improvement across software tools, processes and ways of working.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to speak with experienced software leaders with:
* Significant experience in software architecture or technical leadership.
* Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
* Experience with C/C++, Rust, Embedded Software, RTOS, Linux or Windows.
* A track record delivering complex software within defence, aerospace, space, communications or other regulated environments.
* Strong understanding of software design, verification, configuration management and secure development.
* Experience leading, mentoring or technically developing engineering teams.
Experience with cryptographic systems, UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be advantageous.
🌟 Why this role?
This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on software strategy, architecture and engineering excellence within a technically challenging defence environment.
If you’re currently a Chief Software Architect, Principal Software Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Software Architect, and you're ready for a role with greater influence, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 For further information, contact Lauren at Copello:
📞 (phone number removed)