Application Architect

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Glasgow; Hybride; GBP 96 000 - 126 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd invites an experienced Application Architect to define architecture for cloud-based, data-driven solutions. The role focuses on Kubernetes, Azure, and data integration in a hybrid Glasgow setting.

You will guide architecture, support dev teams, ensure security and performance, and work with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable designs.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized architectures.
• Experience designing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of data integration patterns, APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and database technologies.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Define application architecture and design standards for cloud-native solutions.
• Design and oversee solutions on Kubernetes and Azure platform services.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate apps with data platforms, databases, and reporting tools.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance and governance requirements.
• Support development teams via architecture reviews and best practices.
• Translate requirements with business and tech stakeholders into solution designs.

Connaissances

Kubernetes

Azure

Data integration

APIs

ETL/ELT

Databricks

PostgreSQL

Stakeholder mgmt

Outils

CI/CD

IaC

Power BI

Description du poste

Application Architect (Software Design and Structure)

6 Months
2 days per week in Glasgow
£600 per day (Inside IR35)

My client, in the utilities sector are looking for an Application Architect to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract based out of Glasgow on a hybrid basis.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to define and guide the architecture of cloud-based business applications and data-driven solutions. The role will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and resilient solutions deployed on Azure, with a strong focus on Kubernetes-based platforms and integration with enterprise data services.

Key Responsibilities

• Define application architecture and technical design standards for cloud-native solutions.
• Design and oversee solutions running on Kubernetes and Azure platform services.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to integrate applications with data platforms, databases, and reporting solutions.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability, performance, and governance requirements.
• Support development teams through architecture reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into solution designs.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized application architectures.
• Experience designing solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of data integration patterns, APIs, ETL/ELT processes, and database technologies.
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of analytics and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with modern data governance and cloud security practices.