A leading global technology organisation is seeking a hands‑on Junior Architect to join a high‑performing engineering group building secure, scalable, cloud‑native platforms. You’ll work on modern Azure and Java solutions that will underpin future AI‑driven capabilities, perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and shaping architecture within a large-scale environment. You’ll collaborate closely with senior architects and engineering teams to design, build, and evolve cloud-native services on Azure. This is a highly technical role where you’ll influence architectural decisions while remaining actively involved in coding, reviewing, and improving Java-based microservices. Key responsibilities include: Designing and delivering Azure-hosted Java microservices and platform components. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and observability. Performing complex Java development, code reviews, and mentoring developers on best practices. Modelling and optimising data flows, working closely with data engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance. Documenting architectures, supporting production readiness, and helping prevent incidents. Modernising legacy technologies and adapting to internal Java-based frameworks and toolsets. Contributing to the organisation’s long-term AI readiness through data, service, and governance improvements. What you'll bring: 10 years’ software engineering experience, including 4 years in Azure/Java architecture or similar. Strong data engineering awareness: modelling, pipelines, performance tuning, SQL/NoSQL, and data governance familiarity. Deep Java expertise (Spring ecosystem) with the ability to design, develop, and review complex code. Solid experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. Hands-on experience with containers/Kubernetes (AKS), Git workflows, and DevSecOps practices. Flexibility to work with legacy stacks and internal frameworks. Experience with Cosmos DB or large-scale data migration projects is a bonus. Clear communication and collaboration skills within Agile teams. Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience. You’ll be joining a collaborative, international engineering environment with a clear roadmap toward AI‑enabled capabilities. This is a long‑term contract with strong potential for extension, offering full remote working with occasional travel (once a month or every other month) to London or Cardiff. With interview slots planned for w/c 9 March 2026, early applications are encouraged. Send your CV for a confidential conversation today