Senior Software Architect

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity – it’s how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises – to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The position  

We are seeking a Senior Software Architect for our Software department responsible for developing measurement systems with inputs from a broad range of sensor and signal types within sound & vibration, mechanical & structural. 

The architect should help the department develop applications that belong to a bigger measurement system which also includes specialized hardware (Sensors, DAQs), network components, cloud solutions etc. Most of our current applications are Windows applications but, we also work with Apps, cloud, etc.

The Architect will together with other SW architects be responsible for the overall architecture of the applications and the interfaces between applications. Another important part of the job is to be a champion of quality and good software development practices within the department.  

In HBK we are continuously working to improve our existing products, creating new solutions to empower innovators across Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Renewable Energies, Civil Engineering, Industrial applications.  

Primary responsibilities   

Executes a range of tasks across the full life cycle in line with agreed software development methodology, including and not limited to the following; and any other duties reasonably required from time to time: 

Architecture  & Software Design

• Lead and facilitate the definition and development of product architectures. 

• Provide technical guidance and governance on product development and integration (e.g., by elaborating the system architecture; validating technology assumptions; evaluating and challenge the teams on implementation alternatives).   

• Coordinate target architecture across multiple products, in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders.   

• Contribute to general software development activities based on specific needs and in agreement with teams, e.g., conducting code reviews; exploring technology choices during spikes; etc. The extent of direct involvement is variable pursuant to need.   

• Champion the importance and value of system design principles, patterns, and best practices.  

• Lead design activities for strategic, large development programs, including development of effective implementation strategies consistent with specified requirements, architectures and constraints, as appropriate to enable delivery of target outcome.   

• Review systems designs and ensure appropriate methods, tools and techniques are applied effectively. Make recommendations and assesses and manage associated risks.  

• Advocate for testing and quality. 

Professional qualifications  

• Min 5 years of proven experience in Software Architecture, methodologies, approaches and techniques, preferably within applications supporting physical domain analytics, both for new development and for continuous improvement of existing products and support of legacy products. 

• Proficiency in relevant applications and languages (primarily .NET and JavaScript), environments, systems software, packages, platforms.  

• Proven successful delivery of working software in a dynamic and international environment   

• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills / mindset.  

Personal skills  

• High level of team spirit, soft skills and ability to work across the organization 

• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.  

• Provide strong example of “what good looks like” for software architecture and design, including providing mentoring and support as required.  

• Proactively identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement and knowledge sharing 

We offer  

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK’s employees. This allows for a good balance between work and family life and for constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.  

One company – HBK  

On 1 January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,500 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK is a leading player in the test and measurement area. For further info please visit www.hbkworld.com.  

HBK is a division of Spectris plc, a UK-based productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company serving leading aerospace, automotive, medical, and other customers. Spectris plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.