Copello Global
Chief Software Architect
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🚀 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.
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🎯 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.
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🌟 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, and you're ready for a role with greater influence, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 For further information, contact Victoria at Copello:
📞 07341 347640
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