Java Software Engineer into Architect

Hiring:
Java Software Engineer

📍 UK-Based | 🏠 Remote | 📅 12‑month contract | 450 per day

I'm currently supporting the search for a highly capable Java Software Engineer looking to transition into Architecture to join a major transformation programme, leading the migration from on‑prem services into Azure.

This isn't a junior role in experience - we're looking for someone with high-level architectural capability, strong communication skills, and the confidence to guide and oversee the work of experienced engineers.

What You'll Be Doing

🔹 Supporting the Senior Architect across a large-scale cloud migration
🔹 Shaping data pipelines, data flows, and system-wide design
🔹 Providing architectural oversight to senior developers
🔹 Working across Java, Python and large data environments (design > coding)
🔹 Bringing a strong, assertive technical voice to ensure delivery stays on track

What we're looking for:

✔ Strong Java engineering experience
✔ Exposure to cloud migration (Azure ideal)
✔ Knowledge of Python or big‑data environments is a bonus
✔ Confident communicator who can work across multiple technical teams

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