Job Title: Application Architect
Location: Hybrid - Leeds-based (2 days on site)
Salary: up to c.£75,000 per annum, plus benefits
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Application Architect, or a Solution Architect with a strong applications background to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-level solutions for a forward-thinking organisation. You'll design and implement scalable, secure, and modern application architectures that directly support business goals. This is a permanent role offering the chance to influence strategy, guide development teams, and work with the latest technologies in a supportive and innovative environment.
Application Architect Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain high-level architecture for new and existing applications.
* Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
* Lead architecture reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to technical teams.
* Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools, frameworks, and technologies that align with business needs.
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies.
* Document architecture designs, workflows, and technical specifications.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex architectural challenges.
* Support modernisation, migration, and integration initiatives across the application landscape.
Application Architect Requirements
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
* 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in an architectural or leadership role.
* Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, layered, serverless).
* Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (in particular Azure)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
* Experience in enterprise application integration (EAI).
* Knowledge of data modelling and application security best practices.
* Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
What's in it for me?
* Competitive salary.
* Hybrid working with flexibility and occasional travel fully expensed.
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications.
* Work on exciting, large-scale projects that make a real impact
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.