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IBM; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Application Architect to help clients transform their business. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of Java development experience and be skilled in designing innovative solutions while working on modernizing legacy applications. The position offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Java Development.
• Experience with Java libraries and CI/CD tools.
• Good command of SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications.
• Write well-designed, testable code.
• Deliver solutions within the project lifecycle.

Skills

Java Development

Problem solving

SQL/ORM/Relational Databases

Test-Driven Development

Cloud / Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice/Dependency Injection, JPA)

CI/CD (Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira)

Job description

As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design Java solutions for modernizing legacy applications.
• Problem solving, including helping others.
• Write well‑designed, testable code.
• Deliver solutions within the fast‑paced project lifecycle.
• Spend most of the time on technical/coding activities, occasionally some team coaching activities.
• Work primarily on Windows machines; CTU is built on Eclipse. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Required technical and professional expertise.
• 7+ years’ experience in Java Development.
• Experience with Java libraries (Spring Framework, Guava, Apache Commons, Guice/Dependency Injection, JPA).
• Good SQL/ORM/Relational Databases knowledge.
• MVS / COBOL / JCL.
• Practical skills in CI/CD – Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, Jenkins, Jira.
• Good command of Test‑Driven Development.
• Preferred technical and professional experience: Cloud / Kubernetes, Performance Tuning.

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 identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM also commits to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.