38 Systems Architect jobs in the United Kingdom

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**
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

Our client is a prestigious leader in aviation technology and is seeking an experienced Aviation Systems Architect to join their highly skilled engineering team in Brighton, East Sussex, UK . This role is pivotal in defining the architecture and technical direction for next-generation aviation systems, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and reliability. You will be responsible for high-level system design, requirements definition, and the seamless integration of complex avionics, software, and hardware components.

Key responsibilities will include developing system architecture concepts, creating detailed system specifications, and ensuring adherence to stringent aviation standards and regulations such as DO-178C and DO-254. You will lead technical discussions, collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, testing, and certification, and provide expert guidance throughout the product development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles, systems engineering methodologies, and avionics architectures. Proven experience in architecting complex aviation systems, such as flight control systems, navigation systems, or communication systems, is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent communication and leadership abilities, are crucial for this role. You will also be involved in technology roadmapping and evaluating emerging trends to inform future system designs. This is an on-site position, offering a dynamic and collaborative working environment where you can directly contribute to shaping the future of aviation. Embrace this opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation systems engineering, with a significant focus on architecture design.
• Demonstrable experience in architecting complex avionics systems, including hardware and software integration.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation standards and regulations (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754).
• Experience with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, MBSE).
• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Join Convergence Group as an Enterprise Systems Architect

Are you a systems thinker who thrives on solving complex architecture challenges?
Do you want to work in a tech-forward, product-led company where your decisions drive real transformation? We're Convergence Group - experts in WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and Security - and we're on a mission to disrupt the connectivity space with smarter infrastructure .

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Join Convergence Group as an Enterprise Systems Architect

Are you a systems thinker who thrives on solving complex architecture challenges?
Do you want to work in a tech-forward, product-led company where your decisions drive real transformation? We're Convergence Group - experts in WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and Security - and we're on a mission to disrupt the connectivity space with smarter infrastructure .

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Job Description

Electrical Systems Architect - Submarines

Full Time / Hybrid

Derby / Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical System Architect to play a pivotal role in the development of the Rolls-Royce Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Electrical Power System.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge nuclear programme, where you will be responsible for shaping the electrical architecture from concept through to implementation. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will help define system requirements, oversee critical technology development, and engage with key stakeholders including regulators, suppliers, and customers. If you are driven by technical excellence and thrive in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, we want to hear from you.

The Novel Nuclear and Special Projects Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Team are developing the Electrical Power System for the Rolls-Royce AMR and the Electrical System Architect will take a leading role in this development.

As technology evolves, the hunger for secure energy grows with it. Our deployable Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) will provide off-grid power to data centres, defence locations, remote industries or communities and marine applications.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing
To capture and agree relevant high-level electrical requirementsTo capture applicable design constraints and quality attributesTo translate requirements into an architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power System, being cognisant of:Defence in depthSingle failure criteriaCommon cause failureBlack out conditionsLoss of power conditionsHazards (internal and external)To make design decisions relating to the electrical subsystemsTo define and oversee development of critical technologiesTo implement appropriate standards, regulations and best practice in the architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power SystemTo carry out appropriate technical reviews and provide the required electrical engineering inputs to the project technical review gatesTo provide support to the broader EC&I Team and the wider Novel Nuclear and Special Projects area as requiredTo discuss the architecture for the AMR electrical systems with external organisations including the nuclear safety regulator, potential customers and suppliers
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineWorking knowledge of common electrical design codes, standards and processes. Knowledge of BS EN IEC 63046 and IEEE 15288 will be beneficialWorking knowledge of electrical power systems and componentsMembership of a professional engineering institution or working towards membershipExperience of working in the nuclear industry is desirable, experience within a regulated industry would be beneficialExperience in leading the development of design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design definition using a robust design process, including experience of trade-off studies to ensure an optimum design solution is producedExperience in planning and executing technical work packages and reporting progress as requiredExperience applying appropriate analysis methods to underpin concept definitions and support the justification of design solutions
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Posting Date

07 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

PandoLogic. Keywords: Electrical System Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX

Job Description

Electrical Systems Architect - Submarines

Full Time / Hybrid

Derby / Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical System Architect to play a pivotal role in the development of the Rolls-Royce Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Electrical Power System.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge nuclear programme, where you will be responsible for shaping the electrical architecture from concept through to implementation. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will help define system requirements, oversee critical technology development, and engage with key stakeholders including regulators, suppliers, and customers. If you are driven by technical excellence and thrive in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, we want to hear from you.

The Novel Nuclear and Special Projects Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Team are developing the Electrical Power System for the Rolls-Royce AMR and the Electrical System Architect will take a leading role in this development.

As technology evolves, the hunger for secure energy grows with it. Our deployable Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) will provide off-grid power to data centres, defence locations, remote industries or communities and marine applications.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing
To capture and agree relevant high-level electrical requirementsTo capture applicable design constraints and quality attributesTo translate requirements into an architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power System, being cognisant of:Defence in depthSingle failure criteriaCommon cause failureBlack out conditionsLoss of power conditionsHazards (internal and external)To make design decisions relating to the electrical subsystemsTo define and oversee development of critical technologiesTo implement appropriate standards, regulations and best practice in the architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power SystemTo carry out appropriate technical reviews and provide the required electrical engineering inputs to the project technical review gatesTo provide support to the broader EC&I Team and the wider Novel Nuclear and Special Projects area as requiredTo discuss the architecture for the AMR electrical systems with external organisations including the nuclear safety regulator, potential customers and suppliers
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineWorking knowledge of common electrical design codes, standards and processes. Knowledge of BS EN IEC 63046 and IEEE 15288 will be beneficialWorking knowledge of electrical power systems and componentsMembership of a professional engineering institution or working towards membershipExperience of working in the nuclear industry is desirable, experience within a regulated industry would be beneficialExperience in leading the development of design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design definition using a robust design process, including experience of trade-off studies to ensure an optimum design solution is producedExperience in planning and executing technical work packages and reporting progress as requiredExperience applying appropriate analysis methods to underpin concept definitions and support the justification of design solutions
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Posting Date

07 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

PandoLogic. Keywords: Electrical System Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX

Job Description

Electrical Systems Architect - Submarines

Full Time / Hybrid

Derby / Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical System Architect to play a pivotal role in the development of the Rolls-Royce Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) Electrical Power System.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge nuclear programme, where you will be responsible for shaping the electrical architecture from concept through to implementation. Working within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will help define system requirements, oversee critical technology development, and engage with key stakeholders including regulators, suppliers, and customers. If you are driven by technical excellence and thrive in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, we want to hear from you.

The Novel Nuclear and Special Projects Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Team are developing the Electrical Power System for the Rolls-Royce AMR and the Electrical System Architect will take a leading role in this development.

As technology evolves, the hunger for secure energy grows with it. Our deployable Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) will provide off-grid power to data centres, defence locations, remote industries or communities and marine applications.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing
To capture and agree relevant high-level electrical requirementsTo capture applicable design constraints and quality attributesTo translate requirements into an architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power System, being cognisant of:Defence in depthSingle failure criteriaCommon cause failureBlack out conditionsLoss of power conditionsHazards (internal and external)To make design decisions relating to the electrical subsystemsTo define and oversee development of critical technologiesTo implement appropriate standards, regulations and best practice in the architecture for the Rolls-Royce AMR Electrical Power SystemTo carry out appropriate technical reviews and provide the required electrical engineering inputs to the project technical review gatesTo provide support to the broader EC&I Team and the wider Novel Nuclear and Special Projects area as requiredTo discuss the architecture for the AMR electrical systems with external organisations including the nuclear safety regulator, potential customers and suppliers
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineWorking knowledge of common electrical design codes, standards and processes. Knowledge of BS EN IEC 63046 and IEEE 15288 will be beneficialWorking knowledge of electrical power systems and componentsMembership of a professional engineering institution or working towards membershipExperience of working in the nuclear industry is desirable, experience within a regulated industry would be beneficialExperience in leading the development of design solutions from initial concept through to detailed design definition using a robust design process, including experience of trade-off studies to ensure an optimum design solution is producedExperience in planning and executing technical work packages and reporting progress as requiredExperience applying appropriate analysis methods to underpin concept definitions and support the justification of design solutions
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Electrical and Electronics

Posting Date

07 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

PandoLogic. Keywords: Electrical System Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX