Software Platform Architect, Lystrup

Would you like to shape the future of software platforms and drive innovation that truly makes a difference?

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission-critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking to welcome one or two Platform Architects in software to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

Your role in our team
As a Platform Architect, you will play a key technical role in one of our most important software platforms. You will help define and evolve the foundation on which our systems are built – balancing legacy maturity with modernization and long-term maintainability.

This role sits within our Multi-Domain Systems (MDS), split between Lystrup and Søborg. The architect role is based in Lystrup and operates across teams, supporting multiple product lines with shared platform needs.

How you will make a meaningful contribution
You will help maintain and modernize a long-lived safety-critical software platform, by making architectural decisions that support robustness, traceability, and compliance with defense standards, while also laying the groundwork for future evolution.

The codebase includes both mature and newer, low-level components and high-level functionality, and spans both embedded C/C++ solutions and Windows-based systems using .NET/C#. We are looking for architects with strength in one of these domains – and a willingness to collaborate across both.

You will take ownership of the platform on behalf of our software engineers and projects. You will help decide what capabilities belong in the shared platform and what should stay within specific solutions. You will manage some of the maintenance budget and steer the technical direction with close support from experienced engineers, testers, and systems specialists. And yes: sometimes you will need to approve (or reject) technical debt.

Bring your world-class expertise into play
You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement. Moreover, we are looking for a new colleague who has:

• Solid experience with software architecture – formally or in practice
• Embedded development knowledge (C/C++) or experience in Windows-based software platforms (.NET/C#). Strength in one domain is sufficient, paired with eagerness to collaborate across both
• Familiarity with and dedication to grow CI/CD ambitions – helping drive automation, sustainable delivery, and architectural testability
• Comfort contributing to documentation – including platform guidelines, decision records, and architectural overviews
• Interest in influencing our technology strategy and helping evolve the tool stack-used across teams

Bonus if you have worked with model-based design or defense-related standards – but none of these are mandatory requirements.

As a person, you are structured in your way of thinking, valuing interfaces, modularization, testability, and maintainability as integral parts of your work. You have strong collaborative skills and communicate effectively across disciplines. You respect the domain knowledge within our engineering teams, building on what already exists before setting a new direction. You navigate trade-offs and complexity with pragmatism. Driven by curiosity and genuine care, you are passionate about the product, the people, and the problem space. You set a clear direction, follow through consistently, and have a sincere desire to help others grow while continuously learning yourself.

And yes – we like our (platform) architects to be Jedi Masters!
We believe in mentoring and growing the next generation of technical leaders. That is why we have launched our own internal “Jedi initiative”, where all architects work closely with selected engineers in a structured talent program. So, if you see yourself as a Jedi Master-in-the-making (or already one with the Force), there is a Jedi Knight or two waiting to work with you.

We are an international company representing world-class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.
When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

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Benefits at Terma
At Terma, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.

International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world
Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid by Terma.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners.
Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer at our locations in Denmark
Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arrange a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together.
Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization

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We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.
To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com. Applications will be processed continuously.

Do you have any questions regarding the position?
Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: [email protected]
Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk-evaluation. This entails among other issues:

• The you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, and
• That you have not committed serious criminal offences

Terma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high-tech company developing products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. TERMA | Allies in innovation

The high-tech and innovative Terma Group develops products and systems for defense, non-defense and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft and vessels, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry.

Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, Terma has subsidiaries and operations across Europe, in the Middle East, in Asia Pacific as well as a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Terma Inc., with offices in Washington D.C., Georgia and Texas.

Application deadline:
As soon as possible