Software Architect

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for a Software Architect to join our brilliant team.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Solutions Architect will play a critical role in growing the value of our customer engagements with technical expertise and understanding and being the technical voice of the customer. You will be working alongside our experienced and successful Sales and Commercial teams, communicating and meeting with customers and internal stakeholders.

What will I be delivering?

- Working with customers and technology partners to increase credibility, trust, and value for Concurrent.

- Supporting our project teams to deliver solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations

- Drive wider understanding of technology developments on both sides by engaging with internal and external stakeholders

- Building demonstrators, R&D test set-ups and trouble-shooting with customers at Concurrent sites in the UK and on-site with customers

What do I need to bring with me?

· A background in embedded computing hardware is essential; ideally VPX knowledge, we’d also like to know if you’ve worked with VME, CPCI, COMexpress, COM-HPC, AMCs and MicroTCA

· Tell us about your knowledge of hardware, firmware, middleware and virtualisation, RTOS and certifications in mission-critical applications

· Willingness to meet with customers in person or online and capability to explain technical subjects to mixed audiences

· Practical experience configuring and programming a variety of embedded devices, with x86 processors, using Linux and/or RTOS.

· Understanding of Ethernet networks, Ethernet Switches, Timing & Synchronisation, Analog and Digital I/O and digital communications protocols

· We’d like to hear about your experience of testing electronics systems for environmental, EMC, shock, vibration and reliability requirements

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

• Annual profit share bonus.

• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.

• Death in service benefit & income protection.

• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

• One paid volunteering day per year.

• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.