39 Systems Architect jobs in the United Kingdom
Systems Architect
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Title: Systems Architect (Contract)
Industry: Financial Services
Our client, a leader in the financial services technology sector, is currently seeking a Systems Architect to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical in designing and implementing robust system architectures that support business objectives, particularly in payments and issuing domains, and drive technological advancement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design scalable and efficient system architectures that meet business and regulatory requirements within the financial services landscape
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse complex technical and business requirements, with a focus on payment processing and card issuing systems
Develop comprehensive architectural plans and high-quality documentation
Oversee integration of software and hardware components across secure environments
Ensure system security and compliance with financial services industry standards and regulations
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to cross-functional development teams
Conduct regular system performance assessments and drive optimisation initiatives
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly within the financial technology space
Job Requirements:
Proven experience in systems architecture within the financial services sector
Strong background in payments and/or issuing platforms is essential
Deep understanding of system design principles and architectural methodologies
Experience in developing architectural documentation and roadmaps
Knowledge of software/hardware integration and enterprise systems
Familiarity with security protocols, compliance standards, and risk management in financial environments
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms is highly desirable
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Benefits:
Competitive contract terms
Opportunity to work on innovative financial technology projects
Exposure to a dynamic and evolving financial services environment
Professional development and upskilling opportunities
Collaboration with a skilled and passionate technology team
If you have a passion for systems architecture and are looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to their technological success.
Systems Architect
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Systems Architect (Contract)
Industry: Financial Services
Our client, a leader in the financial services technology sector, is currently seeking a Systems Architect to join their team on a contract basis. This role is critical in designing and implementing robust system architectures that support business objectives, particularly in payments and issuing domains, and drive technological advancement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Design scalable and efficient system architectures that meet business and regulatory requirements within the financial services landscape
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse complex technical and business requirements, with a focus on payment processing and card issuing systems
Develop comprehensive architectural plans and high-quality documentation
Oversee integration of software and hardware components across secure environments
Ensure system security and compliance with financial services industry standards and regulations
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to cross-functional development teams
Conduct regular system performance assessments and drive optimisation initiatives
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly within the financial technology space
Job Requirements:
Proven experience in systems architecture within the financial services sector
Strong background in payments and/or issuing platforms is essential
Deep understanding of system design principles and architectural methodologies
Experience in developing architectural documentation and roadmaps
Knowledge of software/hardware integration and enterprise systems
Familiarity with security protocols, compliance standards, and risk management in financial environments
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms is highly desirable
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Benefits:
Competitive contract terms
Opportunity to work on innovative financial technology projects
Exposure to a dynamic and evolving financial services environment
Professional development and upskilling opportunities
Collaboration with a skilled and passionate technology team
If you have a passion for systems architecture and are looking for an exciting contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team and contribute to their technological success.
Senior Systems Architect
Posted 11 days ago
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Location: Basingstoke (BSN01) or Bracknell (BRA01) Based on site, with some home base working as agreed with project. Possible occasional travel to other Fujitsu and customer sites.
Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Senior Systems Architect to join our team, working specifically on challenging delivery opportunities within the secure Defence and National Security sector. You will be integral to the project team, providing day-to-day support to Programme and Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of required solutions across various work streams, including Main Programme, Live Service, Service Requests, and Requests for Change. You'll work closely with the CAS Solutions Lead to define robust designs aligned with requirements and support our Support Engineers in overcoming delivery and operational challenges.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Comprehend complex business and technical requirements, creating and taking responsibility for High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) components for critical solution areas.
+ Produce all relevant design collateral and successfully navigate governance reviews.
+ Be hands-on during the implementation phase, actively troubleshooting technical issues to ensure smooth deployment.
+ Facilitate effective handover of solutions to the service teams, ensuring operational readiness.
+ Provide comprehensive support to the project team in achieving its milestone deliverables and ensure timely project delivery that meets customer expectations.
+ Provide input into reports, when required, to the customer and Project Managers.
**Your Experience & Skills:**
+ Proven experience in designing solutions, including creating HLDs, proposing and integrating technologies from diverse vendors, and producing high-quality technical documentation for both delivery and solution support.
+ Strong Technical Acumen:
+ Extensive hands-on experience in building, securing (including security clamps and kernel driver management), configuring, and supporting Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Alma) at an enterprise scale.
+ Proficiency in Ansible and TCL automation for deploying changes, enhancements, and patching.
+ Solid shell scripting experience.
+ Strong understanding of networking and IP packet structure.
+ Experience with Endace technology (including Open Source SNORT), its design, build, and deployment.
+ Experience with CoreLight and web-site development using Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
+ Solid comprehension of the end-to-end project lifecycle, including governance gates, from initial customer business and commercial issues and requirements gathering through to handover to service.
+ Extensive experience in the architecture, design, and delivery of infrastructure solutions for network monitoring tools, leveraging both open-source and proprietary products.
+ You take ownership and responsibility, make quick decisions, and are a collaborative team player.
+ Able to communicate calmly and concisely with multiple stakeholders and are willing to share knowledge within the team.
This role will require you to be eligible and willing to undergo a high level of security clearance.
**Please note:** It's still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/ background in Systems Architecture this could be the next opportunity for you.
**Your benefits:**
25 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)
Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%
Life assurance
Companywide incentive plans
Your choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays / travel / dental critical illness and more)
Perks at work - employee discounts
Employee assistance programme / virtual GP
**Recruitment process**
The recruitment process consists of two stages of interviews.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
**Achieve together**
**We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer:** Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
**We are people centric:** Our hybrid work environments enable you to **Be Completely You.** Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion
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**Requisition ID** : 30821
Lead Systems Architect - Electronics
Posted 9 days ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent.
The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances technical, customer, and business requirements to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and own the system architecture vision.
- Translate requirements into system-level specifications.
- Define interfaces between hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical components.
- Lead trade-off studies, risk assessments, and validation planning.
- Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
- Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred).
- 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role.
- Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g., Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers).
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems, analogue (analog) /digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning.
- Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows
This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in a supportive and technically rich environment. If you're driven by innovation and take pride in engineering, we want to hear from you.
APPLY NOW to join a passionate engineering team committed to excellence. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Brett on (phone number removed).
Lead Systems Architect - Electronics
Posted 9 days ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent.
The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances technical, customer, and business requirements to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and own the system architecture vision.
- Translate requirements into system-level specifications.
- Define interfaces between hardware, firmware, software, and mechanical components.
- Lead trade-off studies, risk assessments, and validation planning.
- Ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability in designs.
- Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred).
- 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role.
- Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g., Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers).
- Strong knowledge of embedded systems, analogue (analog) /digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning.
- Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows
This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in a supportive and technically rich environment. If you're driven by innovation and take pride in engineering, we want to hear from you.
APPLY NOW to join a passionate engineering team committed to excellence. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Brett on (phone number removed).
Principal Embedded Systems Architect
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Key Responsibilities:
- Define and document the architectural vision for new embedded systems.
- Lead the hardware and software co-design process for complex embedded products.
- Select appropriate microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, and communication interfaces.
- Design robust real-time operating system (RTOS) implementations.
- Develop comprehensive system specifications and interface control documents.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and development tools.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to embedded engineering teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, application, and mechanical engineering.
- Ensure adherence to stringent quality, reliability, and security standards.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical problem-solving.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in embedded system design.
- MSc or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded systems design and architecture.
- Proven experience architecting complex, real-time, multi-threaded systems.
- Deep knowledge of various processor architectures (ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
- Expertise in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of RTOS concepts and implementations (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
- Familiarity with hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog) is a plus.
- Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, USB).
- Solid understanding of embedded security principles.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Lead Systems Architect - Electronics
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent.
The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software comp
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Lead Systems Architect - Electronics
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent.
The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software comp.
Model-Based Systems Architect
Posted 25 days ago
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I'm looking for a Model-Based Systems Architect to join BAE Systems in Coventry.
What you'll be doing:
- Design and maintain requirements, architectures, and system designs for complex technical systems
- Generate SysML views to capture interactions between complex systems within the Submarine
- Support with the full utilisation and development of model-based systems engineering artifacts across a portfolio.
IT Systems Architect (Security Cleared)
Posted 6 days ago
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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for an IT Systems Architect (Security Cleared) for a 12 Months contract based in Bristol (Hybrid - 3 times per week on site)
Job description - the role
Purpose of the role:
On behalf of our client we are looking for a Security Cleared IT Systems Architect to design and deliver resilient, high-performance IT/OT systems that power our global portfolio of Engine Test Facilities. This role focuses on designing resilient, high-performance systems that can manage the huge data demands of engine trials.
What you'll do:- Design and oversee IT/OT architectures that enable large-scale engine testing, integrating Cisco, VMware, and Active Directory.
- Develop systems capable of processing and storing massive data volumes with robust backup and recovery.
- Work closely with IT Systems Engineers, as well as electronic and mechanical engineers, to define end-to-end system requirements.
- Lead the migration of Legacy systems into scalable, modern DevOps environments.
- Build specialist test networks that balance resilience, cybersecurity, and performance.
- Ensure designs align with the Client IT and cybersecurity standards.
The skills you'll need:
- Proven experience in system design, integration, and testing in high-data and regulated environments (aerospace, defence, finance, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of Cisco networking, VMware, and Active Directory.
- Experience integrating OT and IT systems in complex environments.
- Background in cybersecurity frameworks and data resilience strategies.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps, Agile, and modernisation of Legacy platforms.
- SC Clearance or eligible.
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We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
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