Application Architect - .Net

Sterling Cross Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Application Architect .Net to design and deliver strategic technology solutions for key clients. This role involves working on large-scale programmes, influencing architecture direction, and mentoring team members. The successful candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture, experience in Microsoft .NET, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Training and certifications

Employee discounts

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise architecture and technical design.
• Experience delivering scalable, maintainable, end-to-end solutions.
• Strategic mindset with awareness of emerging technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Shape enterprise technology strategies aligned with architecture goals.
• Present recommendations to executive teams and governance groups.
• Mentor and support team members within the architecture function.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Technical design

Stakeholder influencing

Tools

Microsoft .NET

Job description

Application Architect .Net
Up to 90,000 + Benefits + Bonus
Location: Manchester/Edinburgh – Office Based | Contracted Hours | Permanent – Full Time

Make a Bigger Impact in Your Career

Looking for more than just your next role? This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where technology, transformation, and innovation come together to make a real difference. You’ll work on high-profile projects that shape industries and support communities, alongside teams that value collaboration and big thinking.

What’s the Role?

We’re seeking an Application Architect .Net to design and deliver strategic technology solutions for a key client account. You’ll work on large-scale programmes involving complex systems and multiple technology domains, contributing to architecture roadmaps and guiding delivery from start to finish. This role offers scope to influence architecture direction, engage with senior stakeholders, and introduce innovative ideas.

Responsibilities - Application Architect - .Net

• Shape enterprise technology strategies aligned with long-term architecture goals
• Present recommendations and technical insights to executive teams and governance groups
• Ensure adherence to design principles and architectural standards
• Mentor and support team members within the architecture function

What You’ll Bring

• Strong background in enterprise architecture and technical design
• Experience delivering scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective end-to-end solutions
• Expertise in at least one major technology stack (e.g., Microsoft .NET)
• Strategic mindset with awareness of emerging technology trends
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary package
• Pension, life assurance, and private healthcare
• Laptop, phone, and flexible working arrangements
• Training, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellness initiatives
• Participation in sports, events, and volunteering activities

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