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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n As a Software Architect, you will join our Guildford team to support our activities.\nAbout the Role:\nWe are seeking an experienced Software Architect (Python) to lead the design and development of a structured, scalable, and modular software platform supporting the testing and validation of consumer products. 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