Technical Architect

Kainos; Belfast; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kainos is seeking a Technical Architect (Consultant) in Belfast to lead teams and develop high-quality solutions that delight customers. Candidates should have experience with Java, Springboot, and AWS, as well as a track record of technical ownership in software projects. The role involves working closely with customers to ensure technical designs are effective, and includes coaching junior staff. Kainos promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace and values collaborative innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with Java, Springboot and AWS.
• Experience delivering software designs for multi-tiered modern software applications.
• Ability to manage, coach and develop junior team members.

Aufgaben

• Lead teams and develop high-quality solutions.
• Work with customer architects to agree on technical designs.
• Make effective decisions within a fast-paced delivery environment.

Kenntnisse

Java

Springboot

AWS

Communication skills

Software design

Tools

AWS

Azure

Jobbeschreibung

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators – driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting‑edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

Main Purpose of the Role & Responsibilities in the Business

As a Technical Architect (Consultant) in Kainos, you’ll be responsible for leading teams and developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. As a technical leader on a project, you’ll work with customer architects to agree technical designs, advising on estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys. You’ll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. It’s a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You’ll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with room to learn, develop and grow.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Experience with Java, Springboot and AWS
• Experience delivering software designs for multi-tiered modern software applications.
• Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation.
• Understands non-functional concerns for customers and has experience incorporating these into the application design.
• Has experience with public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings.
• Able to simply and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentations.
• Able to make effective decisions within fast-moving delivery.
• We are passionate about developing people – a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community.

Desirable

• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.
• Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies.
• Experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback and leading performance reviews.
• Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate.
• Has participated in technology communities.

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.