Software Architect

Job Title: Software Architect

Location: Hybrid - Leeds-based (2 days on site)

Salary: up to c.£75,000 per annum, plus benefits

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Architect, or a Solution Architect with a strong applications background to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions for a forward-thinking organisation. You'll design and implement scalable, secure, and modern application architectures that directly support business goals. This is a permanent role offering the chance to influence strategy, guide development teams, and work with the latest technologies in a supportive and innovative environment.

Software Architect Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-level architecture for new and existing applications.

• Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Lead architecture reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to technical teams.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools, frameworks, and technologies that align with business needs.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies.

• Document architecture designs, workflows, and technical specifications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural challenges.

• Support modernisation, migration, and integration initiatives across the application landscape.

Software Architect Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in an architectural or leadership role.

• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (eg, microservices, layered, serverless).

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (in particular Azure)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in enterprise application integration (EAI).

• Knowledge of data modelling and application security best practices.

• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working with flexibility and occasional travel fully expensed.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications.
• Work on exciting, large-scale projects that make a real impact

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.