Software Architect12 month contractCan be based in Newcastle or GuildfordOffering 70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems?Do you have an awareness of DevSecOps?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Software Architect, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in:Work with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and complianceDesign scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud-based technologies and toolsIdentify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategiesWork in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers, and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural supportCollaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patternsEnsure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirementsProduce clear, structured documentation covering a