Software architect

We are looking for an experienced

Software Architect

to lead the end-to-end architecture of complex, mission-critical systems. The role combines

solution architecture, hands-on engineering, system integration, security, and technical leadership

, working closely with development teams, customers, and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end software and system architecture across

applications, middleware, data, networking, and security

.

Assess existing architectures and drive improvements in performance, scalability, resilience, and security.

Lead integration of complex subsystems, APIs, messaging platforms, sensors, and third-party solutions.

Act as the senior technical escalation point and define

high availability, redundancy, and failover

strategies.

Provide hands-on technical support during integration, testing, FAT/SAT, and production implementation.

Lead design and code reviews and establish software engineering and

CI/CD standards

.

Embed security-by-design principles and support hardening, VA/PT remediation, and security accreditation.

Support solutioning, technical proposals, architecture presentations, and effort estimation during pre-sales.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

8+ years of software/system engineering experience

, including 3+ years in an architecture role.

Proven experience architecting and delivering complex systems end-to-end.

Strong hands-on development and debugging experience with

Java, C#/.NET, C++, Python, or similar technologies

.

Strong knowledge of

APIs, messaging, system integration, Linux/Windows, containers/virtualization, and networking

.

Good understanding of high availability, performance, cybersecurity, and secure system architecture.

Experience in

government, defence, CII, or other mission-critical environments

is highly advantageous.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers, management, developers, and vendors.

Newtone services

is an IT recruitment and sourcing specialist, delivering tailored talent solutions since 2013. We partner with organisations to identify, select, and onboard the right IT professionals—whether for permanent roles or contract-based project delivery.

With deep expertise across the IT landscape, we recruit for a wide range of roles, from functional business analysts to highly specialised technical architects. Our consultants bring strong IT backgrounds and years of recruitment experience, enabling them to understand complex technical requirements and match them with the right talent efficiently and accurately.

We work with leading multinational clients across banking, technology, fintech, industrial, infrastructure, and retail sectors, supporting their growth and critical digital initiatives through high-quality IT talent.