We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.   Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.     What does Access offer you?  We offer a flexible, hybrid working environment where you can balance work and life while maintaining a strong office team-based culture. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.  You will start with 25 days annual leave that increases with your seniority in the company, a private healthcare and life insurance. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that gives back so you’ll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you. There are plenty of other perks. Apply to find out more. About you:  As a Software Architect at you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and lead the implementation of high-quality code. The ideal candidate will thrive on solving complex technical challenges and has a passion for creating innovative and scalable software solutions that customers love to use. Day-to-day, you will:  • Define and articulate the overall software architecture for complex systems, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability. • Collaborate with product managers and development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications & design documents. • Mentor and coach team members on software design and development methodologies. • Oversee the integration of various software components and third-party systems to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance. Your skills and experiences might also include:   • High levels of proficiency in multiple programming languages, primarily .NET, C# & MS SQL but may also be JavaScript, TypeScript, Java etc. • Experience with leading teams of Engineers to ensure consistent solution and implementation across the portfolio • Fosters open communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams, ensuring a shared understanding of architectural decisions and their impact. • Exhibits a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving, finding elegant solutions to complex technical challenges What are we all about?  The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 100,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Our products and solutions go beyond providing technology, we connect the right people with the right data, at the right time, through Access Workspace.   At Access, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you're excited about this role, (even if your previous experience doesn't align perfectly), you might just be the perfect fit for us! We wholeheartedly believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. Why not join our vibrant team where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you? Let's make a difference together. Love Work. Love Life. Be You.