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Lead Software Architect

United Kingdom - SouthamptonFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead the architecture and AI-led implementation of a digital evidence platform for public safety and financial crime, using AI tooling as a daily partner in design, coding, and validation.

Role type

Senior IC Lead Software Architect (AI-Native delivery)

Builds

Cloud-based, multi-threaded, multi-server digital evidence platform

Domain

Public safety, financial crime, AI-Native software

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C#, Visual Studio/VS Code, multi-tenant cloud solutions, RESTful APIs, Entity Framework, SOLID principles, network security, authentication, authorization, unit testing, Git/DevOps, AI tooling (Copilot/Claude/Codex), probabilistic systems

Preferred skills

Azure SQL Server, TeamCity, Windows services, AI-Native patterns (agentic workflows, evaluation harnesses), OWASP top ten, ADR drafting, threat modelling

Responsibilities

Own architecture and carry out AI-led design/implementation/validation; lead technical decisions on architectural direction; ensure security, scalability, and responsible AI use; perform testing and fix defects; mentor team on AI-led delivery and output discipline; liaise with Product Management

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC