Application Architect

TL;DR

Application Architect: Designing and maintaining high-level architecture for new and existing applications with an accent on defining architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices. Focus on translating requirements into robust technical solutions, leading architecture reviews, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and security policies.

Location: Hybrid - Leeds-based (2 days on site)

Salary: up to c.£75,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a forward-thinking organisation offering an opportunity to shape enterprise-level solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-level architecture for new and existing applications.
• Define architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Lead architecture reviews, offering guidance and mentoring to technical teams.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Support modernisation, migration, and integration initiatives across the application landscape.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in an architectural or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, layered, serverless).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (in particular Azure).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in enterprise application integration (EAI).
• Knowledge of data modelling and application security best practices.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility and occasional travel fully expensed.
• Professional development opportunities with access to training and certifications.
• Work on exciting, large-scale projects that make a real impact.