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

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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.

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