Solution Architect

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Your Impact

Are you interested in being part of a dynamic global team of digital professionals?

We are looking for a Software Architect to support the design and ongoing evolution of in-house developed software to be used across multiple parts of the Jacobs business.

This role would involve you partnering with the Software Engineering Manager, Lead Software Architect, product owners, developers, testers and scrum masters, all working together to cultivate a culture of engineering excellence through shared best practices, standards and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Architect Lead the design of new development projects, including data models, high-level architecture, integrations and interfaces, logic components, 3rd party services, view models, identity management, and release management. Create any other artifacts needed to communicate the successful development of the application.
• Requirements Translation Translate logical requirements into technical ones, helping to clarify requirements and user stories for the developers.
• End-to-End Support Support development teams in building new apps from backend to frontend. Lead the refactoring and re-platforming of existing apps to decrease technical debt within the app portfolio.
• Standardization and Guidance Create and enforce architectural guidance and best practice documents to support all phases of the development process and the re-platforming/refactoring of existing projects.
• Continuous Modernization Periodically review new tech stacks, packages, and libraries to modernize the existing tech stack. Continuously identify and apply learnings from previous deliveries to further improve team effectiveness.
• Security Oversight Review and ensure robust application security across the portfolio.
  
  
  

Here’s what you’ll need

• Experience At least 5 years of experience as a Software Architect, with a strong focus on high-level system design and enterprise architecture.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Proven experience designing large-scale, distributed systems and deploying architectures across multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Governance & Standardization Expertise in establishing architectural governance, including defining best practices, writing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and enforcing standards across multiple development teams.
• Architectural Patterns Deep understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Executive Communication Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts and roadmaps for C-level executives, stakeholders, and developers alike.
• Mentorship & Culture Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing technical mentorship to Tech Leads and upskilling the broader software developer cohort.
• Industry Knowledge Excellent knowledge of the latest industry trends, application security practices (DevSecOps), and modern identity management frameworks.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Architect
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the the latest industry trends and technologies in software architecture
• Ability to foster a collaborative and innovative work culture, best practice and upskilling with the software developer cohort.
  
  
  

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it’s all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.