About the Role
Software Systems Architect - Geospatial Intelligence & GIS
Guildford | Hybrid Working
馃殌 Help shape the future of geospatial intelligence and mission-critical software systems.
We're looking for an experienced Software Systems Architect to join a growing Geospatial Intelligence team, designing and delivering advanced GIS, data exploitation and intelligence solutions that support critical government and defence missions.
This is a highly technical role where you'll work at the intersection of software architecture, geospatial technologies, cloud platforms, data services and complex mission systems. You'll collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, product owners and stakeholders to define scalable, secure architectures that transform geospatial data into actionable intelligence.
The Role
Lead the architecture and design of complex software-based geospatial intelligence solutions
Define scalable system architectures, interfaces, APIs and data flows across distributed environments
Translate customer and operational requirements into robust technical solutions
Drive architectural decisions across cloud-native, service-oriented and data-centric platforms
Support the integration of GIS capabilities, geospatial data processing pipelines and intelligence applications
Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles where appropriate to ensure traceability and design integrity
Champion security, performance, reliability and maintainability throughout the system lifecycle
Collaborate closely with development, test and delivery teams throughout Agile programmes
What We're Looking For
Experience as a Software Architect, Systems Architect, Solution Architect or Technical Lead
Strong background in software-intensive systems and distributed architectures
Experience with microservices, SOA, cloud technologies and API-driven systems
Understanding of geospatial technologies, GIS platforms or location-based data solutions
Knowledge of data architecture, data pipelines and large-scale information systems
Experience working within Defence, Aerospace, Government, Intelligence or other highly regulated environments is advantageous
Familiarity with MBSE, UML, SysML or architecture frameworks would be beneficial
Why Join?
Work on cutting-edge geospatial intelligence and GIS programmes
Influence the design of large-scale, mission-critical software systems
Collaborate with highly skilled software and systems engineering teams
Hybrid working with long-term programme stability
Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges with real-world impact
If you're passionate about software architecture, geospatial technologies and building secure, data-driven solutions, we'd love to hear from you.