Migration Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Migration Architect to drive the transformation of mission-critical applications and infrastructure. This hybrid role in London involves managing legacy application migrations and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise in cloud platforms and migration strategies, along with TOGAF certification.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Professional development programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in migration architecture within a System Integrator organisation.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ability to produce High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD).

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the migration of legacy applications from planning to execution.
• Design and implement comprehensive migration strategies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Lead high-impact migration projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Skills

Migration architecture

Cloud platforms

Data migration tools

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

TOGAF certification

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure)

Job description

Job Description

Role: Migration Architect

Location: London (Hybrid – 2/3 days)

Salary: £80,000 - £130,000 per annum + Benefits

Drive the Future of Enterprise Migration

We are seeking a Migration Architect to lead the transformation of mission-critical applications, data, and infrastructure. This role is ideal for an experienced architect with a deep understanding of migration strategies and cloud technologies, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the migration of legacy applications from planning to execution.
• Design and implement comprehensive migration strategies across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Assess existing systems to determine migration requirements and develop technical roadmaps.
• Lead high-impact migration projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align migration plans with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership, including runbook creation and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance throughout the migration process.
• Develop best practices and maintain technical documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in migration architecture within a System Integrator organisation.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong technical background in data migration tools, enterprise infrastructure, and modernisation projects.
• Ability to produce High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) from an architectural perspective.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps, hybrid cloud environments, and security best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• TOGAF certification is required; cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) are highly desirable.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale transformation projects, collaborating with industry leaders to modernise critical enterprise systems. You’ll have access to cutting-edge technologies, professional development programs, and career progression opportunities.

Take the next step in your career - apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of enterprise migration.

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