Software Architect
Posted 1 day ago by TechShack
£600 Per day
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Architect role involves designing and developing secure, high-assurance systems for critical national infrastructure. The position requires expertise in backend engineering and microservices, with a focus on classified data transfer environments. The role is fully remote and outside IR35, offering a competitive daily rate for a 12-month contract. Active SC clearance is mandatory for applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop low-latency, high-volume gateway systems supporting classified data transfer environments.
- Build and maintain Golang/Java/Rust microservices for secure cross-domain data import/export.
- Support containerised deployments across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code delivery using Terraform and Ansible.
- Work closely with secure infrastructure and hardware teams on FPGA diode deployments and cryptographic key management.
- Deliver high-performance transport systems, including TFTP-based data transfer solutions.
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance.
- Strong software architecture and backend engineering experience.
- Commercial experience with Golang and Java.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Software Architect – SC Cleared Fully Remote | Outside IR35 | £500-£600 per day - 12 month contract
We’re supporting a major programme delivering secure, high-assurance systems within critical national infrastructure and are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Software Architect to join the team on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop low-latency, high-volume gateway systems supporting classified data transfer environments.
- Build and maintain Golang/Java/Rust microservices for secure cross-domain data import/export.
- Support containerised deployments across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code delivery using Terraform and Ansible.
- Work closely with secure infrastructure and hardware teams on FPGA diode deployments and cryptographic key management.
- Deliver high-performance transport systems, including TFTP-based data transfer solutions.
Required Experience
- Active SC Clearance.
- Strong software architecture and backend engineering experience.
- Commercial experience with Golang and Java.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture.