Expleo are seeking an experienced Software Architect to support a major Automotive OEM based in Warwick(Contract role). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global engineering services provider and work on cutting-edge automotive software within a highly innovative environment.

As a Senior Specialist, you will be recognised as a subject matter expert, leading complex software architecture activities and guiding cross-functional teams in delivering robust, scalable, future-proof software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:-

As a Software Architect, you will be responsible for architecting software across multiple categories, including end-user applications, platform/utility software, and embedded automotive systems. Your key duties will include:

Software Architecture & Design

• Perform complex software process definition, requirements analysis, and high-level design/modelling to translate stakeholder needs into viable software solutions.
• Design and specify the overall software structure, core architectural elements, interfaces, and dependencies.
• Ensure all software designs align with system constraints, functional safety considerations, and scalability requirements.

Standards, Governance & Best Practice

• Develop and maintain architectural guidelines, technical specifications, and coding standards.
• Define tools, frameworks, services, and platforms for current and future software environments.
• Drive consistency and quality across the software development lifecycle.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Communicate architectural designs effectively to stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership.
• Manage large-scale architectural projects with limited oversight.
• Review, coach, and delegate work to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Tackle highly complex software challenges and propose innovative solutions.

Skills Required:-

• Proven experience as a Software Architect within complex engineering or automotive environments.
• Strong background in high-level software design, systems modelling, and architectural frameworks.
• Expertise across multiple software categories (applications, platform/utility, embedded, etc.).
• Ability to influence, lead, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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