About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 110,000 per year
Requirements
- Experienced Software Architect with a strong software engineering background
- Experience designing cloud applications
- Practical day-to-day use of AI tools, with the ability to assess where they add value and where human judgement is essential
- C# and .NET experience is useful, but we are open to candidates with transferable technology experience
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance
- Senior or Lead Architect level, depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Own architecture and design decisions for a complex cloud platform
- Guide the development of secure, scalable and maintainable software
- Apply AI tools across design, development and testing, critically reviewing their outputs
- Work closely with engineering and product teams, sharing knowledge and setting technical direction
Technologies
- AI
- Architect
- C#
- Cloud
- Security
- ASP.NET
More
We are recruiting Senior and Lead Software Architects for an established technology business transforming its software platform through AI-led design and development. This hands-on individual contributor role offers the opportunity to shape how AI is used throughout software delivery, from initial design through implementation, testing and validation.
No AI specialism or formal AI qualification is required.
The package is £90,000–£110,000 depending on experience, plus an 8–10% bonus, pension and medical insurance.
Hybrid working includes two office days each week in Southampton, near Eastleigh, Fareham and Whiteley.
The two-stage interview process includes a practical session using AI tools.
last updated 44 week of 2026