Software Architect
About this role
As we look to enhance our current solutions and broaden our software capabilities, we are seeking a skilled Technical Consultant to play a key role in bridging our data engineers, data scientists, and subject matter experts (SMEs) with our software development team.We specialise in engineering and logistics within the aviation industry, leveraging deep expertise and a strong network of industry professionals. In this role, you will work closely with third-party developers where needed and ensure seamless integration between business requirements and technical execution. A key part of this role will be engaging with client stakeholders to understand project scope, gather technical requirements, and define clear objectives. You will work closely with internal teams to translate business needs into scalable, high-performing technical solutions that align with our customers operational goals.As part of a small but dynamic company, you will have end-to-end involvement in the software development lifecycle, as well as opportunities to contribute to business development and operational improvements.Your primary focus will be on delivering innovative software applications and digital modules tailored to our aviation customers. You will collaborate with the inhouse development team, work closely with Project Managers, to drive multiple projects forward, ensuring solutions are technically robust, scalable, and aligned with customer expectations 1. Code Review & Best Practices Conduct in-depth reviews of codebases to identify issues, inefficiencies, and potential security vulnerabilities. Provide recommendations on best practices, including coding standards, design patterns, and maintainability improvements. Support performance optimisation through refactoring and improved architecture. Support testing and QA process. 2. Cloud Infrastructure Support & Design Assist in designing, implementing, and optimising cloud infrastructure (predominantly Azure) Provide guidance on cloud security, scalability, and cost optimisation. Ensure security best practices are followed and compliance with industry standards. 3. Technical Recommendations & Roadmaps Develop and present technology roadmaps aligned with business goals. Provide recommendations on system architecture, tools, and frameworks. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements. 4. Software Architecture & Development Strategy Advise on scalable and efficient system architectures Support API design, integrations, and data flow strategies. Recommend suitable technology stacks for new projects or modernisation efforts. 5. Security & Compliance Assess application security risks and provide remediation strategies. Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.). Implement best practices for secure software development (OWASP, encryption, IAM, etc.). 6. Performance Optimisation & Scaling Analyse system bottlenecks and recommend performance tuning strategies. Support database optimisations, caching mechanisms, and load balancing strategies. Assist in designing auto-scaling solutions to handle peak loads efficiently. 7. DevOps & CI/CD Implementation Support the implementation of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Provide recommendations on DevOps practices, including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Assist in improving monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. 8. Technology & Tooling Selection Assess and recommend programming languages, frameworks, and development tools based on business needs. Guide the selection of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases, etc.). Help teams adopt emerging technologies such as AI / ML when relevant. 9. Stakeholder Communication & Knowledge Transfer Provide technical workshops and training sessions for development teams. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into business value. Support decision-making through clear, data-driven insights.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in the UK advertise this kind of work as Solutions Architect, Solution Architect, AI Solutions Architect and Technical Architect too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a lead or principal Technology Architecture role in the UK, advertised without a stated working pattern, which is worth asking about.
How this role compares to the market
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