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We’ll find jobs that fit Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers IT Architect Saab UK Fareham (PO14), PO14 Negotiable 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer, AWS Microlise Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16), NG16 3AG From £45,000 dependent on experience 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14), SO14 £60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum 1 day ago Solution Architect Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Bournemouth (BH1), BH1 £70000 - £75000 per annum 2 days ago Senior Systems Engineer Saab UK Fareham (PO14), PO14 Negotiable 5 days ago Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Data Careers City Industrial Park, Southampton (SO15), SO15 1AN £45000 - £52000 per annum + Plus benefits 3 weeks ago Systems Engineer Leidos Innovations UK Limited Whiteley, Fareham (PO15) From £47,600 to £61,000 per annum 2 days ago AWS Tech Lead Morson Edge Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9QH Market related 2 days ago Senior Platform Engineer Azure - FinTech Client Server Popeswood, Bracknell (RG12) £90000 - £105000 per annum + bonus + benefits 3 days ago Solutions Architect Lynx Recruitment Limited Manchester (M2) From £60,000 to £80,000 per annum 1 day ago Software Architect Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited View Profile Southampton (SO14), SO14 Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 1 day ago £90000 - £110000 per annum Apply Save Software Architect Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Apply An exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven software development within a growing technology organisation. We are recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to join an innovative software engineering team developing next-generation cloud-based solutions for the public safety and justice sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Software Architect with strong development experience who is passionate about modern software architecture, emerging AI technologies and delivering secure, scalable, high-quality applications. The organisation is undergoing an exciting transformation towards AI-Native software development, embedding AI tools throughout the development lifecycle to improve design, implementation, testing and delivery. We are looking for someone who doesn't just understand AI conceptually but is already using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Codex or similar in their day-to-day development work. As Software Architect, you will take ownership of architectural design and technical direction, working closely with software engineers, product teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative, cloud-based solutions. You will play a key role in shaping an AI-led engineering environment, combining your technical expertise with modern development tools to improve software quality, scalability and delivery efficiency. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of secure, scalable and resilient cloud-based software solutions. Provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, from initial design through implementation, testing and deployment. Work extensively with C#, .NET and cloud technologies to develop and enhance complex software applications. Champion the practical use of AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code and Codex. Identify opportunities to improve software architecture, development processes and delivery through AI-assisted engineering. Ensure solutions meet high standards of security, performance, scalability and maintainability. Lead architectural decisions and establish best practices across development teams. Mentor developers and promote effective AI-assisted development, including reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs. Collaborate with Product Management and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Support technical troubleshooting, testing, code reviews and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Software Architect, Solution Architect or Senior Software Engineer with significant architectural responsibilities. Strong hands-on development experience using C# and Visual Studio / Visual Studio Code. Experience designing and developing complex, cloud-based and multi-tenant applications. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and SOLID principles. Experience developing RESTful APIs and designing extensible integration solutions. Good knowledge of databases and Entity Framework or similar technologies. Experience with source control and development tools such as Git, Azure DevOps or equivalent. Strong understanding of application security, authentication and authorisation. Experience with unit testing, code reviews and software quality assurance. Practical, recent experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, Codex or equivalent. Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to take ownership of architectural decisions and ensure the quality and reliability of delivered solutions. Desirable Skills CI/CD pipelines, TeamCity, GitHub and Azure DevOps. Windows Services. OWASP Top 10 and application security best practices. Experience using AI tools for architectural design, technical documentation, threat modelling or design reviews. Understanding of emerging AI-Native development patterns, including agentic workflows, automated evaluation and AI-assisted testing. Experience working on highly secure, business-critical or regulated software platforms. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking technology organisation where AI is becoming a fundamental part of software engineering rather than simply an additional development tool. You will have the opportunity to influence architectural strategy, introduce modern engineering practices and help shape how AI is responsibly incorporated into the design and delivery of business-critical software. The successful candidate will be encouraged to explore emerging technologies, challenge traditional approaches and take genuine ownership of technical decisions. You do not need to be an AI expert. What matters is that you are already using AI tools practically, understand their strengths and limitations, and are enthusiastic about adopting new approaches while maintaining high standards of software quality and accountability. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apply Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Banking and Financial Services 30 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry IT & Telecommunications Founded 2008 Location Chilworth, Southampton Company size 11-50 Who We Are Established in 2008,
Spectrum IT is a leading Software and Technology specific recruitment agency, providing
permanent and contract IT resource for businesses. Our team of around 30
employees are based on the University of Southampton Science Park, a key hub
for technology on the South Coast. Who We Can Help Spectrum IT works
with a wide cross section of businesses, from start-ups to multinationals. 95%
of placements are within Software focused businesses, or where Software is key
to the business model. Typically, around 200 different businesses are supported
annually, with more than 900 candidates placed. How We Work We bring together talented
IT professionals with businesses of all sizes. Our extensive experience can
help your business with single hires right through to building large software
development project teams of 50+. Regular engagement with the IT community
enables us to keep up to date with the ever-changing IT landscape. Similar Software Architect Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers IT Architect Saab UK Fareham (PO14), PO14 Negotiable 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer, AWS Microlise Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16), NG16 3AG From £45,000 dependent on experience 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14), SO14 £60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum 1 day ago Solution Architect Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Bournemouth (BH1), BH1 £70000 - £75000 per annum 2 days ago Senior Systems Engineer Saab UK Fareham (PO14), PO14 Negotiable 5 days ago Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Data Careers City Industrial Park, Southampton (SO15), SO15 1AN £45000 - £52000 per annum + Plus benefits 3 weeks ago Systems Engineer Leidos Innovations UK Limited Whiteley, Fareham (PO15) From £47,600 to £61,000 per annum 2 days ago AWS Tech Lead Morson Edge Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9QH Market related 2 days ago Senior Platform Engineer Azure - FinTech Client Server Popeswood, Bracknell (RG12) £90000 - £105000 per annum + bonus + benefits 3 days ago Solutions Architect Lynx Recruitment Limited Manchester (M2) From £60,000 to £80,000 per annum 1 day ago Software Architect jobs Software Architect jobs in Southampton IT jobs IT jobs in Southampton Architecture jobs Architecture jobs in Southampton Jobs in Southampton Software Engineer jobs Enterprise Architect jobs Software Developer jobs Application Software Engineer jobs Software Project Engineer jobs Software Solutions Developer jobs Software Associate jobs Software System Architect jobs Software Development Manager jobs Software Engineering jobs Solution Architect jobs System Architect jobs Software Designer jobs IT Architect jobs Application Software Developer jobs Informatics Developer jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy