Defence Software Architect

at  DataSource

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Successful delivery of software architecture to control complex distributed networked systems.
• Mobilisation and co-ordination of teams of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver complex systems.
• Knowledge / Experience of software architecture in at least one of the following areas:
• RF telecommunications.
• OSI model.
• Driving the implementation of Agile development methodologies.
• C, C++, Python and Database architecture.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering software input into a variety of tendering opportunities.
• Mobilising and maintaining software development teams to deliver against the requirements of successfully bid opportunities.
• Acting as Product owner for software delivered into in-service projects, R&D and the wider campaigns. Providing guidance to the team on focus and priorities across the portfolio.
• Understanding and reporting on software delivery timescales and risk across a software portfolio.
• Developing and maintaining software architecture for our software solutions.
• Working closely with the System Architect and Programme technical lead to integrate software solutions into the wider system architecture.
• Driving agile delivery within the focus area software delivery activities.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders including management and technical staff are clear of the design, architecture and how software will be delivered.
• A Software Architect with experience of delivering significant software bids and building and leading software development teams to meet requirements.