Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you will lead the technical design and governance of scalable, secure, and high-performing software systems that align with business goals and enterprise standards. You will collaborate across RELX/RX architecture and RX engineering teams, define best practices, and guide technology choices to ensure consistency, quality, and innovation. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring teams, driving architectural excellence, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Collaboration

• Work with architecture and engineering teams to align technical decisions with business strategy.
• Translate requirements into clear architectural solutions.
• Communicate decisions and trade-offs to stakeholders.

Architecture & Governance

• Define and promote software standards and best practices.
• Design systems that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain clear and accessible architectural documentation.
• Support development teams with technical guidance.

System Optimization

• Monitor system performance and propose improvements.
• Identify reusable components and opportunities for simplification.
• Design for resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Innovation & Enablement

• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends.
• Share knowledge and mentor teams on new tools and approaches.
• Foster innovation through technical communities of practice.

DevOps Integration

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD and automation.
• Ensure architecture supports efficient deployment and monitoring.

Problem Solving & Support

• Lead troubleshooting efforts and guide teams to resolution.
• Translate findings into actionable solutions.

Vendor & Third-Party Integration

• Evaluate and integrate external solutions.
• Manage technical relationships with vendors.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Solid background in software engineering and architecture.
• Experience working on large-scale platforms and global teams.
• Comfortable collaborating across time zones and cultures.

Skills:

• Architecture & Design: Strong grasp of software architecture principles and patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven), with experience in system design and modelling (e.g., UML, C4).
• Programming: Proficient in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Familiar with tools like GitHub, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and automated testing and monitoring.
• Data & Integration: Skilled in data modelling, APIs, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and ETL pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Knowledge of secure design, identity management, and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Advanced Technologies: Exposure to areas such as distributed systems, data mining, NLP, big data, and high-performance computing.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to lead teams in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Project Planning: Strong skills in planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination.

Education & Certifications:

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) are a plus but not required.

Why Join Us?

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.