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Futureheads are looking for 2x Consultant Developers to join a well-known consultancy that carries out projects for end clients, primarily within the public sector.

RolesnSoftware Developer. It is essential that candidates are good communicators and have experience in stakeholder management (either internally or externally). Experience within a consultancy working with public sector end clients is a bonus.

LocationsnHybrid work arrangements are available in the following locations: Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London. If you are within commuting distance of any of these locations, please apply.

Stack

Java (preferred)

Scala, Kotlin, Ruby (favourable)

Approaches

XP, TDD, Pair Programming

Salaryn£45,000 – £59,000 (Consultant)

Requirements

SC clearance / eligibility

Knowledge of the GDS toolkit

Ability to travel

Please note that there is no sponsorship available for these roles.

Additional InformationnWe encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If there are ways we can improve our recruitment process to better accommodate you, please let us know. We are open to suggestions such as extra time for assessments, alternative application methods, or interview preparation support. Our goal is to ensure you feel safe and secure throughout the process.

Futureheads is a B Corp accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract, and freelance digital and tech professionals across various fields including creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX, and service design.

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Software Developer - Consultant

role at

Opencast | B Corp .nThis range is provided by Opencast | B Corp. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.nBase pay range

is discussed directly with the job poster.nThe role

Software developers at Opencast care about building products right and combine their own experience and approach with our company values. They are tech agnostic, have expertise in agile methodologies, eXtreme programming practices and use industry-leading programming languages to deliver agile transformation.nOur approach to software development is collaborative, focused on keeping things simple, and we use test driven development and pair programming as best practice.nWorking with clients and key stakeholders is a crucial part of a consultancy role. Our developers are inclusive team players that listen, collaborate, can positively challenge and manage expectations when needed but most of all are always willing to teach and help others. Leaving a client with improved ways of working, working technology and a good experience from discovery through to live is the priority.nThe role is varied, technical, never confined to any one provider or solution and there are always opportunities for learning and development.nUK Security Clearance (existing SC clearance or eligibility)

is a requirement for our current permanent opportunities. Experience in delivering digital services for the UK government is highly valuable for many of our projects. Therefore, familiarity with the

GDS toolkit

will be essential.nTechnical Skills

Expertise in Java is preferrednExperience in other languages such as Scala, Kotlin or Ruby is also valuablenUnderstanding of Object Oriented ProgrammingnIn depth knowledge of concepts and uses of testingnKnowledge or experience of delivering complex services to Government Digital Service (GDS) standards is requirednBeing comfortable with new technology, t-shaped and comfortable with ongoing learning and development is key to successnExperience with agile methodologynA consultant in software development at Opencast is responsible for:

Delivering in the upkeep of their team’s backlognCollaborating with the teams testing effortnLeading on the implementation of user storiesnEmbracing mobbing and pairingnWorking with others in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environmentnContributing to Opencast’s communities of practicenWhat our offer includes

Competitive pension, healthcare, share options and discretionary bonus.nFlexible hours and 25 days' holiday.nPeople to support you every step of the way.nWhere you’ll work

Our hybrid model means everyone at Opencast splits their time between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and considers requirements of your work, our clients and your team.nWe include you

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.nInterview

Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. The recruitment process for this role includes pair programming, a values interview, and a technical interview.nWant to know more?

Visit our website or email details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type: Full-timenJob function: Consulting and Information TechnologynIndustries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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Overview

We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:

Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
• The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.
• In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities.
• Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.
• This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support.
• Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Member of a professional body
• Engineering Degree or equivalent

Essential skills

• Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
• Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
• Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers
• Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers
• Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
• Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions.
• Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged
• Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour
• Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy.
• Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap
• C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
• Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
• Linux (ideally Red Hat)
• Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)
• SW development and Architecting of real time systems

Desired skills

• Containerisation (podman / kubernetes)
• Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)
• Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
• Embedded SW Development
• Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
• Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry
• Experience of Radio Communication systems

What do I need before I apply

• Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Overview

We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:

Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
• The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.
• In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities.
• Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.
• This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support.
• Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Member of a professional body
• Engineering Degree or equivalent

Essential skills

• Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
• Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
• Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers
• Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers
• Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
• Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions.
• Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged
• Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour
• Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy.
• Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap
• C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
• Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
• Linux (ideally Red Hat)
• Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)
• SW development and Architecting of real time systems

Desired skills

• Containerisation (podman / kubernetes)
• Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)
• Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
• Embedded SW Development
• Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
• Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry
• Experience of Radio Communication systems

What do I need before I apply

• Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Overview

We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:

Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
• The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.
• In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities.
• Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.
• This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support.
• Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Member of a professional body
• Engineering Degree or equivalent

Essential skills

• Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
• Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
• Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers
• Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers
• Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
• Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions.
• Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged
• Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour
• Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy.
• Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap
• C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
• Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
• Linux (ideally Red Hat)
• Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)
• SW development and Architecting of real time systems

Desired skills

• Containerisation (podman / kubernetes)
• Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)
• Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
• Embedded SW Development
• Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
• Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry
• Experience of Radio Communication systems

What do I need before I apply

• Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Overview

We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below:

Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities.
• The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end.
• In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities.
• Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do.
• This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support.
• Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Member of a professional body
• Engineering Degree or equivalent

Essential skills

• Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage)
• Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems
• Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers
• Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers
• Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary
• Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions.
• Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged
• Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour
• Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy.
• Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap
• C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python)
• Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config)
• Linux (ideally Red Hat)
• Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution)
• SW development and Architecting of real time systems

Desired skills

• Containerisation (podman / kubernetes)
• Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM)
• Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory)
• Embedded SW Development
• Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect
• Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry
• Experience of Radio Communication systems

What do I need before I apply

• Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Software Architect
About our Team:
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit engineering team includes over 150 professionals working across both offshore and onshore locations. We focus on building customer-facing products and backend integrations that power the RX Global platform.
About the Role:
Are you a visionary technologist ready to lead the design of cutting-edge software systems? At RELX/RX, we are looking for a Software Architect to drive architectural excellence across our Digital Platform. This is your opportunity to influence global solutions. We're looking for a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring teams, driving architectural excellence, and staying ahead of industry trends.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead Architecture Design & Governance: Define and enforce software standards, patterns, and best practices across scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
+ Strategic Collaboration: Partner with global architecture and engineering teams to align technical decisions with business goals.
+ Drive Innovation: Introduce emerging technologies, foster communities of practice, and enable teams through training and mentorship.
+ Optimise & Monitor: Ensure system health, performance, and cost-efficiency through proactive architectural oversight.
+ Integrate & Support: Collaborate with DevOps, troubleshoot complex issues, and manage third-party integrations.
+ Collaborates to Deliver: Supports building inclusive, high-performing teams and communicates with impact.
+ Acts with Agility: Embraces curiosity, manages complexity, and builds global connections.
Experience & Qualifications:
+ Solid background in software engineering and architecture.
+ Experience working on large-scale platforms and global teams.
+ Comfortable collaborating across time zones and cultures.
Key Skills:
+ Architecture & Design: Strong grasp of software architecture principles and patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven), with experience in system design and modelling (e.g., UML, C4).
+ Programming: Proficient in one or more languages such as C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
+ Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS (and/or Azure, GCP), focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
+ DevOps & CI/CD: Familiar with tools like GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing and monitoring.
+ Data & Integration: Skilled in data modelling, APIs, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and ETL pipelines.
+ Security & Compliance: Knowledge of secure design, identity management, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR).
+ Problem Solving: Proven ability to lead teams in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
+ Project Planning: Strong skills in planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.
Education & Certifications:
+ Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
+ Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) are a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Bring your expertise to a team that values bold ideas, technical excellence, and collaborative success. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Work in a way that works for you :
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working for you :
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits.
+ Wellbeing programs.
+ Life assurance.
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme.
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme.
+ Optional Dental Insurance.
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
+ Employee Assistance Programme.
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children.
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you.
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer.
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources.
About the Business :
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

** ️ Why Altium?**
Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.
+ Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
+ More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
+ We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry
**Working model:** This role requires you to visit our office 3 days a week. You may find our office in Cambridge Science Park
**Why the Architecture Team?**
Join our Architecture team at Altium and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge products. You'll have the unique opportunity to influence and harmonize architectural concepts across our diverse range of offerings, including the industry-leading Altium Designer, the innovative A365 multi-region cloud platform, and the powerful Octopart search engine. This encompasses a complex cloud platform architecture, with technology ranging from microservices and event-based data processing to various data storage solutions like object stores, relational databases, key-value databases, and search engines.
Our team collaborates cross-functionally with talented engineers throughout the organization, solving complex problems and strategically planning for the future of all Altium products. This role provides an exceptional vantage point to see the big picture of Altium's technology. You'll be instrumental in defining and promoting consistent architectural patterns, particularly as we integrate new acquisitions into our platform, and driving innovation across the board.
Your contributions will have a far-reaching impact, shaping not just individual products but the overall direction of Altium's technology. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how software architecture is approached within Altium and directly influence the evolution of our critical cloud platform.
**About the role**
In this pivotal role, you'll define and shape our application framework that is a core part of our Altium development platform for both internal and external customers, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders.
As a hands-on Software Architect, you'll:
+ Define the application framework vision and concept, collaborating with engineering teams on implementation
+ Document platform architecture, data flows, and key architectural decisions.
+ Drive conversations and connect teams.
+ Deliver implementations, including proof-of-concepts.
Effective communication and teamwork are essential. This is a practical role that requires deep dives into implementation, understanding of underlying structures, and ensuring technical feasibility. A strong hands-on approach is crucial.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong understanding and practical experience with OAuth/OIDC.
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Ability to quickly grasp complex systems and work effectively with incomplete information.
+ Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET, Java, or other modern languages.
+ 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
**Nice to Haves**
+ Experience in building multi-tenant cloud products
+ Experience in the business domain and data modeling, API design
+ Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
+ Experience with Kubernetes.
**Benefits (UK)**
+ Private health insurance via Axa (+ subsidized family cover)
+ Pension scheme via Aviva, matched up to 9% of salary
+ Mental health and wellbeing support via Nilo.health
+ Professional development of up to £3,500 per year
+ ️ 28 days' holiday + public holidays
+ Home internet allowance of £40 per month
+ Free lunch, snacks and drinks every day in office
+ Free parking at our Cambridge office
** What Matters to Us**
+ **Big-thinking** _in pursuit of purpose_
+ **Diversity** _of thought_
+ **Courage** _of conviction_
+ **Transparency** _of intent_
+ **Ingenuity** _of AND_
+ **Agility** _in action_
+ **Adaptability** _of approach_
+ **Grit** _in pursuit of mission_
** Also, we would like you to know**
**We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.**
** Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other:** Altium Benefits** **:** Are you already an Altium employee?** Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. ( If you have questions, please contact HR.

Overview

As a Software Architect, you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire software development lifecycle and you are responsible for design, planning, execution and assuring suitability of the SkyNet 6 New Management System (NMS), in accordance with the project delivery lifecycle. The system provides the management platform to operate satellites for Britain's global communication for Government services. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on site at Hawthorn, Corsham. Majority of the role can be remote.nResponsibilities

Mobilising and maintaining software development teams to deliver against the requirements of successful bid opportunities.nWork closely with Lead Systems and Software Engineers to develop the solution.nWork closely with the Lead Test Engineer to verify that the system meets the specification.nWork closely with the Quality Team to ensure our solution meets or exceeds the criteria specified by our customer.nActing as Product owner for software delivered into in-service environments.nYou must have hands-on experience with C and C++.nYou must have experience leading a large Software Team.nWe value difference and don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.nThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.nAt Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Software Architect at our Hawthorn, Corsham site.nMany of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ( We Offer

Generous holiday allowancenMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assurancenAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+nEmployee share schemenEmployee shopping savings portalnPayment of Professional FeesnReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leavenHoliday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annuallynBe Kind Day enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charitynExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeingnBabcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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