Application Architect Manager

Avanade Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Inc. in London is seeking an Application Architect to translate client needs into cloud-based solutions, perform envisioning, architectural assessments, technology choices, and estimates, and drive the rollout of cloud management platforms.

You will oversee a cross-functional development team, mentor members, and advocate DevOps practices as you craft APIs, microservices, and integrations using C#/.Net and Microsoft Azure, delivering valuable outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Translate client needs and challenges into effective solutions.
• Support envisioning and architectural assessments.
• Guide technology choice and provide accurate estimates.
• Define and drive the best solutions to meet technical performance needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom applications in C#/.Net and Microsoft Azure.
• Develop integration services and APIs.
• Leverage cloud technologies and DevOps practices for solution development.
• Lead the development of solutions to meet client specifications.
• Oversee and manage a cross-functional development team.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Recommend changes in development and system standards.

Skills

C#

.NET

Microsoft Azure

DevOps practices

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Summary

Translate client needs and challenges into solutions, support envisioning, architectural assessments, technology choice, and estimates in Software Engineering. As an Application Architect, you will design cloud-based solutions, collaborate with clients, partners and others and drive the roll‑out of cloud management platforms. You will oversee a cross‑functional team, mentor team members, and recommend changes in development standards. Your role will be pivotal in creating an environment that fosters accountability, quality, and innovation. Together we do what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate client needs and challenges into effective solutions
• Support envisioning and architectural assessments
• Guide technology choice and provide accurate estimates
• Define and drive the best solutions to meet technical performance needs
• Oversee and manage a cross-functional development team
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members
• Recommend changes in development and system standards
• Develop custom applications in C#/.Net and Microsoft Azure
• Develop integration services and APIs
• Leverage cloud technologies and DevOps practices for solution development
• Create conceptual architecture and solution design materials
• Use AI (GitHub Copilot) and other accelerator to deliver proof of value projects and in larger programmes of work to support architecture analysis and design.
• Lead the development of solutions to meet client specifications.
• Implement APIs and Microservices, integrating with external systems.
• Oversee and manage a cross-functional development team.
• Support Solution Architects with solution design and estimation of opportunities.

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