Staff Software Architect

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Duties:

• Design and modeling of the application and system architecture to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Elaboration of the vision and architecture roadmap as part of the global software solution of Smiths and writing of the associated documents.
• Support to the product and project managers during the definition of the product and technological roadmaps, analysis, and evaluation of the load.
• Harmonization and industrialization of all the components and applications that are part of the solution. Guarantees the interfacing with other systems.
• Take charge of architecture and platform-oriented development projects. Set up and standardize development tools and platforms.
• Evangelization and coaching of development teams to promote best practices in development.
• Technology watch to anticipate and identify useful and relevant IT innovations.
• Capitalization of technical knowledge related to IT.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent)

Required Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in distributed systems, microservices, cloud-native platforms, modernization, and architecture governance
• Advanced proficiency in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and systems architecture
• Expert-level proficiency in backend development using Java, Spring Framework, with demonstrated expertise in Spring Boot microservices
• Extensive hands-on expertise with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scalable deployments in production environments
• Deep technical knowledge of SQL databases, with substantial experience in PostgreSQL
• Demonstrated experience with object storage technologies such as S3
• Proven expertise in designing and integrating REST APIs into enterprise systems
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Angular, React, D3, and jQuery
• Substantial experience with desktop and graphics frameworks including Java SE/EE, Swing, JSF/Primefaces, Motif, and OpenGL
• Proficient working in both Linux and Windows environments
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies, pair programming, coding standards, Git/Bitbucket, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Documented contributions to open source projects and toolchains
• Advanced knowledge of information security risks and secure coding practices
• Substantive exposure to project management techniques and governance frameworks

Required Competencies and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and multi-cultural teams in matrix organizational structures
• Demonstrated track record of driving measurable results, identifying critical improvement opportunities, and influencing organizational change
• Established capability to rapidly assimilate complex systems and emerging technologies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate technical insights into strategic, actionable recommendations
• Commitment to continuous professional development and engagement with emerging technology trends and open source initiatives

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)