About SWARCOAt SWARCO, we shape the future of transport. As part of the global SWARCO Group, we develop cutting‑edge technologies for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient mobility ecosystems worldwide. From advanced traffic management to cloud‑based mobility platforms, our work reduces congestion, enhances safety, and minimises environmental impact. Join our collaborative team, innovating for smarter, greener cities globally.
Challenge
We have a vacancy for a Software Architect – C# working in a hybrid capacity with regular access to our Basingstoke office.
What you will do
This senior technical leadership role focuses on the architecture and evolution of MyCity, our cloud‑based mobility platform built on modern microservices architecture. The role requires a strong background in C# development to guide engineering teams and ensure robust, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define architecture for cloud‑based microservices solutions within the MyCity platform
- Create architectural designs guiding development from concept to deployment
- Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed systems
- Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps and technical blueprints
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
- Translate business requirements into scalable architectural solutions
- Collaborate with international development teams on core architecture initiatives
- Drive best practices across software design, integration, and deployment
- Support resolution of complex technical challenges
Day‑to‑Day Activities
- Work closely with engineers to review solution designs
- Provide architectural oversight for new features and services
- Define software standards and governance processes
- Assess technical feasibility of new initiatives
- Mentor developers and technical leads
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
- Support integration of cloud services with live infrastructure systems
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Software Architect or senior technical leadership role
- Strong background in C# development (minimum 2+ years) with .NET 5+
- Extensive experience designing cloud‑native and microservices architectures
- Proven experience working with distributed systems at scale
- Experience defining architecture principles, standards, and best practices
- Strong understanding of modern development and deployment practices
- Experience with specification tools such as AsyncAPI, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema
- Familiarity with containerised environments and cloud platforms
- Experience with technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous employer pension contributions
- Hybrid working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts portal
- Life assurance
- Training and development opportunities
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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