Job Title: Software Solution Architect
Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth (On-site)
Duration: 12 | Month(s), 37hrs per week
Hourly rate: £70 PAYE or £92.37 Umbrella

Role Description: As a senior member of the Training & Simulation team, the Solution Architect (Software) will play a critical role in shaping the strategic software solutions for the Maritime Synthetic Core (MSC). This position requires innovative problem solving and a deep understanding of software architecture within synthetic training environments.

Core Duties:

• Develop, document, and maintain MSC software architectures, ensuring clear communication and alignment with broader team objectives.
• Design robust software architectures for training and simulation products, focusing on modernization, modularity, and integration of new capabilities.
• Lead the definition and implementation of software configuration management processes and toolsets.
• Support product integration and system architecture efforts across multiple project teams.
• Contribute to bid proposals, ensuring comprehensive solution design and accurate software estimation.

• Proficient with host infrastructure systems and diverse software development languages.
• Familiarity with network communications for both local and wide-area setups.
• In-depth knowledge of synthetic environments and High Level Architecture (HLA).
• Understanding of training systems, combat system capabilities, and their integration.
• Up-to-date on technology trends and potential future direction
• Expertise in designing integrated solutions involving system software and third-party applications
• Exceptional problem-solving skills tailored to complex system and software challenges
• Ability to independently drive significant portions of the software design process.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and effectively communicating complex information to a variety of stakeholders.