Global Application Architect - Hybrid, Cloud & API Strategy

Oxford University Press; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Oxford University Press is seeking an Application Architect to shape the technology behind the OED, Oxford Languages Premium, and related platforms. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure, API-driven solutions across content, editorial, and integration layers, partnering with product and engineering teams.

This role offers hybrid working with at least two days in the Oxford office, an 18-month fixed-term contract, and opportunities to lead architecture initiatives across modern

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable, API-driven architectures for cloud-native apps.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and solutions.
• Strong collaboration with product, engineering and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern application, API, and data-flow designs.
• Lead architecture work across modern and legacy environments.
• Mentor teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Skills

Cloud architecture

APIs & integrations

DevOps

Security & compliance

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS / Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Oxford University Press is seeking an Application Architect to shape the technology behind the OED, Oxford Languages Premium, and related platforms. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure, API-driven solutions across content, editorial, and integration layers, partnering with product and engineering teams.

This role offers hybrid working with at least two days in the Oxford office, an 18-month fixed-term contract, and opportunities to lead architecture initiatives across modern