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A Software Architect develops and defines the architecture for computer software and applications projects. Oversees the entire software development process; may manage projects for multiple clients. Analyzes customer or user needs, defines system architecture, and leads team of software developers to design programs and build applications.
$141,347 / year median in Pennsylvania
-6% projected decline
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SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Morson Group
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Salford, England United Kingdom, International
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/01/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEAD
PERMANENT / COULD
BE CONTRACT GLASGOW BASED / HYBRID
ROLE
Owns the software architecture for the integrated platform (the role is an engineering architects role NOT a process architects' position) - the real-time kill chain from sensor through fusion and fire control through engagement. Sets the technical direction for the whole software pillar. Defines modularity and standards so the team that builds around them can deliver coherent product over multiple iterations.
PROVEN ABILITY / ESSETIAL SKILLS
Track record of architecting real-time multi-component software systems in defence, aerospace, robotics, or autonomy
Strong C++ background, fluency in real-time discipline, deep middleware experience (DDS, ROS2, or equivalent)
Has led software teams of 4-8 engineers
Architectural decision-making credibility — has owned the build-vs-buy, language, middleware, real-time OS choices in past roles
Comfortable working with hardware-software boundaries
DESIRABLES
Specific defence DEW or sensor systems experience
ML/AI inference deployment
FPGA awareness (not necessarily depth)
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