Chief Software Architect

🚀 Chief Software Architect 📍 Berkshire | 🏢 Permanent Shape the software strategy behind next-generation defence technology. Copello are partnering with a leading defence and engineering organisation in Berkshire to find an experienced Chief Software Architect to provide technical leadership across a portfolio of complex, mission-critical programmes. This is a senior technical role combining software architecture, engineering leadership and hands-on technical direction . You'll influence how software is designed, developed and delivered across embedded and application environments. 💻 The Role You'll provide technical leadership across multiple software programmes, working closely with Systems, Hardware and Firmware teams to deliver secure, robust and high-performing solutions. You'll be responsible for:

• Defining and reviewing software architecture and technical strategies .
• Driving consistent software engineering standards and best practice.
• Championing modular, reusable and scalable software solutions .
• Supporting the adoption of CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps and automated testing .
• Providing technical guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Leading technical reviews and approving key engineering documentation.
• Mentoring and developing experienced software engineers.
• Supporting bids, proposals, technical estimates and solution development.
• Driving continuous improvement across software tools, processes and ways of working. 🎯 What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced software leaders with:
• Significant experience in software architecture or technical leadership .
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with C/C++, Rust, Embedded Software, RTOS, Linux or Windows .
• A track record delivering complex software within defence, aerospace, space, communications or other regulated environments .
• Strong understanding of software design, verification, configuration management and secure development.
• Experience leading, mentoring or technically developing engineering teams. Experience with cryptographic systems, UML, SysML or Enterprise Architect would be advantageous. 🌟 Why this role? This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on software strategy, architecture and engineering excellence within a technically challenging defence environment. If you're currently a Chief Software Architect, Principal Software Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead or Senior Software Architect 📩 For further information, contact Victoria at Copello: 📞 07341 347640 📧 victoria@copello.co.uk Copello SoftwareArchitecture ChiefSoftwareArchitect SoftwareEngineering DefenceJobs DefenceEngineering EmbeddedSoftware CyberSecurity BerkshireJobs EngineeringCareers Hiring