About this role:
The Application Architect position plays a crucial part in designing and integrating highly resilient distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with software design and integration patterns, as well as familiarity with various technologies such as Java, C++, Red Hat Linux, Windows Server, .NET, MS SQL Server, IBM Db2, Oracle Database, AWS Cloud Services, and IBM MQ.
This role is responsible for producing High-Level Design documentation and analyzing application dependencies to support the application lifecycle management processes. Additionally, the candidate will provide feasibility and impact assessments of IT solutions to business and IT-led initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting change initiatives through solution architecture
* Analyzing application dependencies and developing maintenance roadmaps
* Providing feasibility and impact assessments of IT solutions
Requirements and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect at the Associate Level or equivalent cloud-related solution architecture qualification
* Solution Architect qualification or certification in architecture methodology or technology solutions
Soft Skills
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
* Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Proactive self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and work independently
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
We Offer
* Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
* Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
* Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
* Paid volunteer days
* 'Locate for your day' hybrid working – 2 days a week in office
* Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning
* Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
* Career development / LinkedIn Learning
* 'Heads down days' with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
* Wellbeing / Mental health support
* Diversity Council / Affinity groups
* Social events
Awarded Employer
* The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024
* Third place in Britain's Healthiest Workplace 2022