Software Architect - C# at SWARCO Sverige AB

Basingstoke and Deane, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C#, .NET 5+, Cloud-native Architecture, Microservices, Distributed Systems, AsyncAPI, OpenAPI, JSON Schema, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, Containerization, Technical Leadership, Software Design, Strategic Thinking

Industry

Paint;Coating;and Adhesive Manufacturing

Description

Company Description About SWARCO At SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting-edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to cloud-based mobility platforms, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally. Job Description What you will do We have a vacancy for a Software Architect working in a hybrid capacity with regular access to our Basingstoke office. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on the architecture and evolution of MyCity, our cloud-based mobility platform built on modern microservices architecture. While the role is primarily architectural, a strong background in C# development is essential to effectively guide engineering teams and ensure robust, scalable solutions. You will define architectural standards, shape technical strategy, and work closely with development teams to deliver high-performance, resilient distributed systems. This role requires significant experience in designing enterprise-scale cloud-native applications and the ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams. Key responsibilities include: Defining architecture for cloud-based microservices solutions within the MyCity platform Creating architectural designs guiding development from concept to deployment Ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems Developing and maintaining architectural roadmaps and technical blueprints Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams Translating business requirements into scalable architectural solutions Collaborating with international development teams on core architecture initiatives Driving best practices across software design, integration, and deployment Supporting resolution of complex technical challenges On a day-to-day basis, you will: Work closely with engineers to review solution designs Provide architectural oversight for new features and services Define software standards and governance processes Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives Mentor developers and technical leads Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices Support integration of cloud services with live infrastructure systems Qualifications What we are looking for • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Software Architect or senior technical leadership role • Strong background in C# development (minimum 2+ years) with .NET 5+ • Extensive experience designing cloud-native and microservices architectures • Proven experience working with distributed systems at scale • Experience defining architecture principles, standards, and best practices • Strong understanding of modern development and deployment practices • Experience with specification tools such as AsyncAPI, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema • Familiarity with containerised environments and cloud platforms • Experience with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience This role is suited to an experienced technical professional capable of operating at a senior level, influencing architecture decisions, and guiding engineering teams in a modern cloud-based environment. Additional Information What we offer As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive: • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Generous employer pension contributions • Hybrid working environment • Employee Assistance Programme • Employee discounts portal • Life assurance • Training and development opportunities Interested? Please apply by clicking on the link below and share your details. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. #LI-EW1 #ITS Duration of Employment: Permanent Department: IT Compensation: GBP 75000 - GBP 85000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

Define the architecture and technical strategy for the MyCity cloud-based mobility platform using microservices. Provide technical leadership to engineering teams to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of distributed systems.