Frontend/Microservices Architect

Our client, a global leader in radiation detection and identification within the technology sector, is currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer/Architect to join their team in the UK. This permanent, full-time position offers the exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, driving both innovation and excellence within the software engineering department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the most complex and mission-critical projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, to develop and maintain software
• Assist the software engineering manager in requirements management, estimation, and planning
• Focus on high-level architecture and long-term technical strategy
• Innovate solutions to improve software processes and quality
• Integrate software with hardware to deliver complete systems
• Optimise application architectures for scalability and performance
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Technical mentoring of engineers across the organisation
• Sprint board management

Required Skills:

• Ability to make high-stake decisions about architecture and technology
• Extensive technical expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems
• Exceptional understanding of electronics and systems design
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools: Helm Charts, Terraform or Ansible
• Experience in full stack development using Angular framework
• Experience with hardware and software integration
• Experience in developing software using internet, application layer, transport layer and security protocols
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Understanding of video and image processing
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and propose solutions
• Ability to multitask when necessary
• Experience in research and evaluation of software products
• Experience in communicating at all levels and with customers
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies

Desired Skills:

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
• Appreciation for physics, especially radiation-related topics

Security Clearances:

All candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearances for this role.

• UK Employees - Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field
• Experience in software (including firmware) development & DevOps

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

If you are an experienced Principal Software Engineer with a passion for innovation and excellence in the technology sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the UK.