Software Architect

Job DescriptionA brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Architect to join a Cambridge-based R&D company who have developed a brand-new array of cell culture and cell therapies instrumentation. Their technology is set to revolutionise the manufacturing and process automation for the Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology market. With a queue of clients and ‘off-plan’ pre-orders for the systems, this technology and company is set to evolve rapidly. The Software Architect will play a key role within the organisation, and be integral in helping shape the framework of the software, and ultimately develop the functionality of the system. As a Software Architect you’ll be involved in the full product development lifecycle, from requirement capture to delivering prototypes. Leading software projects, but with the opportunity to work closely with the broader electronics, mechanical, biology and system engineering aspects of the projects as well.This role will appeal to you if you retain a passion for “hands-on” development while, at the same time, using your experience to guide the “big picture” thinking needed to bring projects to a successful conclusion.In return you can expect an excellent salary, superb benefits package together with a first rate and highly stimulating working environment.Requirements of Software Architect - High Technology R&DMinimum BEng/BSc degree in Computer Science or Engineering discipline or equivalentProven recent and relevant experience defining system architect and high-level product specifications to create robust, scalable, and secure solutions with familiarity with OPC-UA, GAMP5, and software for GMP applicationsHave identified requirements and worked with connectivity to 3rd party systems, both local and cloud based, for manufacturing control systems.Utilised appropriate tools and methodologies to define software requirement specifications and architecture.Led development teams to select implementation technologies and establish quality assurance processes aligned with architecture.Ensured consistency of development progress with initial design, adapting architecture and plans as needed.Experience in commercial software development and coding (e.g. C, C++, C# (.NET), Python, JavaScript)Desirable: Experience in working with PLCs in process control environmentsDesirable: Application software (industrial automation, networking protocols, UI frameworks, IT systems)Desirable: Experience in developing software for communications protocols including OPC-UA, MQTT, RESTDesirable: Experience developing software in regulated, process-control industriesJob Location: Cambridgeshire (Commutable from: Cambridge, Bedford, Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough, , etc)Salary: £70k - £100k + Bonus + excellent benefits