Salary: £49,000 - 66,000 per year Requirements: Expert technical skills and proven experience in Application, Integration, Data, and Security architecture disciplines Proven experience architecting business applications and services for large-scale on-premise and cloud/hybrid infrastructures Proven experience advising and supporting business and technology stakeholders in designing future ICT platforms Proven experience with architecture tools, frameworks, and methodologies, including high-quality architecture documentation Proven experience in producing design documentation for both waterfall and agile project delivery Familiarity with functional application architecture design patterns and best practices Strong understanding of designing software for non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, availability, scalability) Proven experience with large transformation programs Knowledge of technologies like VMWare, RedHat OpenShift, IMDG, Redis, SSO/Keycloak, OIDC, Identity Management, LDAP & Active Directory Experience with database technologies such as MariaDB/Galera, MySQL, Oracle, and Postgres Familiarity with application technologies (JBoss, Springboot) and web UI technologies (Angular SPA) Operational knowledge of CICD pipelines and Jenkins Understanding of SOA and microservices architecture patterns Knowledge of IT governance processes and architectural governance across projects Ability to oversee solution architecture implementation based on business requirements and ICT strategy Understanding of APIs, micro-services, and interoperability solutions Familiarity with Federation and federated identity providers Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with stakeholders Ability to support strategic future direction of ICT and digital services Effective communication skills in both oral and written English 5 years prior experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Architect Prior hands-on experience as a Java developer or Tech Lead Intimate knowledge of architectural patterns and best practices Experience in Application Modernisation Strong technical and communication skills Confident working with senior stakeholders Responsibilities: Play a leading role in capability programs and driving strategy Work closely with clients to assess their current infrastructure and application portfolios Define strategic modernization plans based on client needs Collaborate with development teams to implement best practices in coding, security, and performance Guide and participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) development Facilitate workshops and technical sessions to build consensus on architectural decisions Provide architectural governance across various projects Ensure alignment on technical aspects of IT architecture among stakeholders Support the Department in forming the future strategic direction of its ICT and digital services Technologies: AWS Active Directory Angular Architect Cloud ICT Support JBoss Java Jenkins LDAP MariaDB MySQL OpenShift Oracle Redis Security VMware Web microservices UX UI Design API OutSystems Snowflake More: At Version 1, we have over 30 years of experience in Technology Services and are committed to driving customer success through our expertise. We are an award-winning employer and pride ourselves on being UK & Irelands premier partner for AWS, Microsoft, and Oracle. We provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their wellbeing and professional growth, including a profit-sharing scheme, strong career progression, flexible working options, and extensive educational assistance. Join our diverse team and participate in our community initiatives as we navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world. last updated 11 week of 2026