Application Architect - Java & Web Technologies (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Senior Application Architect (Java/Web): Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise application architectures using Java and web technologies with an accent on cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership. Focus on driving innovation, continuous improvement, and effective problem-solving for complex systems.

Location: Hybrid in the UK (Cheltenham, Hursley, Manchester, London). Candidates must have the valid right to work in the UK and be a continuous resident for the last 10 years. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Company

hirify.global Consulting is a global professional services business providing business and technology transformation solutions, with a focus on hybrid cloud and AI journeys for clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise application architectures using Java and web technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend business and technical requirements, translating them into effective application designs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in application development practices, staying current with emerging trends.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex systems and identify areas for optimization and improvement.
• Articulate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project objectives and progress.

Requirements

• You must have the valid right to work in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFormation) and JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise applications using Java frameworks like Spring and Hibernate, and web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and patterns, with practical experience in microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native development.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience with Cypress testing and familiarity with OpenShift containers (Docker) and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of data engineering and experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation, using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.

Culture & Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring, coaching programs, and the chance to gain industry-recognized certifications.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure career development.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year to support growth.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential component of the culture through policies, processes, and Employee Champion teams.
• Tools and policies to support work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, and paid parental leave.
• Traditional benefits such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, life assurance, and a 5% group personal pension plan.