Head of Software Architecture

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Head of Software Architecture London / WFH to £150kDo you have a strong technical knowledge of modern Cloud based microservices architectures combined with leadership and people management skills?You could be progressing your career in senior, management level role at one of the country's leading PropTech sites that have revolutionised the way we find property for rent and sale with millions of users per day.As Head of Software Architecture you will provide line management to a team of six architects and drive collaboration and consistency across various engineering teams. You'll focus on technical strategy and people management, leading the integration and evolution of a broad range of systems from bleeding edge in-house software to 3rd party solutions within a modern containerised, microservices architecture.Partnering with senior leadership across technology and product development you will influence strategic decision making and ensure that architectural strategies are integrated with business objectives and that they support the company's wider business goals, are scalable and can adapt to market conditions.You'll collaborate with software engineering teams and communicate a clear vision, upholding engineering excellence.Location / WFH:You'll join colleagues in the Central London office for two days a week with flexibility to work from home the other three days.About you:You have advanced experienced with Software Architecture with a strong understanding of modern architecture principles including containerisation and microservicesYou have excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with experience of managing architects in modern technology environmentsYou can think strategically and align technology and business requirementsYou have experience with in-house technology and managing 3rd party vendorsYou can foster a diverse, open culture and develop othersYou are likely to be degree educated in Computer Science or similar discipline (not essential if you have the right experience)What's in it for you:Salary to £150kPensionPrivate healthcare including optical and physioLife AssuranceEnhanced maternity / paternity packagesTravel loan and cycle to work schemeSavings schemesTax free charity donationsApply now to find out more about this Head of Software Architecture opportunity.At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.