Software Systems Architect (GIS / Geospatial Intelligence)

Software Systems Architect - Geospatial Intelligence & GIS

Guildford | Hybrid Working

🚀 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.