Application Architect - Java & Web Technologies (Public Sector)

(1387) IBM Service Centre UK Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Application Architect to design scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should have a strong understanding of software architecture, Java, and emerging technologies, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Regular promotion opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Flexible working approaches

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software architecture principles and patterns.
• Expertise in microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable enterprise application architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into designs.
• Provide mentorship to junior architects and developers.
• Drive technology innovation and improvement in application development.

Skills

Software Architecture Acumen

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cypress

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Jenkins

GitLab

CircleCI

Job description

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We offer:

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Senior Application Architect specializing in Java and web technologies to lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to our cutting-edge software development initiatives and play a pivotal role in our organization's digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design and Implementation: Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise application architectures using Java and web technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to comprehend business and technical requirements, translating them into effective application designs.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Technology Innovation and Improvement: Stay current with Java, web technologies, and emerging trends, driving innovation and continuous improvement in our application development practices.
• Problem Solving: Apply strong problem-solving skills to analyze complex systems, identify areas for optimization and improvement, and drive solutions.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Articulate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of project objectives and progress.

Required Education

None

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Software Architecture Acumen: Strong understanding of software architecture principles and patterns, with practical experience in microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native development.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and propose solutions.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

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

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law.