Software Architect; Azure​/Java

Software Architect - Azure & Java

Remote, UK Based

We are seeking a hands‑on Junior Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable cloud native solutions on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Java.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer who has stepped into architectural responsibilities and is looking to further develop within a structured, enterprise environment.

The role is remote within the UK and operates on a 35 hour working week.

You will partner with senior architects and engineering teams to design and implement Azure based Java microservices and platform components. This is not a purely conceptual architecture role, you will remain close to engineering and delivery.

• Design and implement Azure based Java microservices and distributed systems
• Support and lead cloud migration initiatives, particularly into Azure
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub and Azure Dev Ops
• Enforce quality, security and observability standards
• Perform complex Java development and code reviews
• Mentor developers on best practice
• Model, process and optimise data flows, working closely with data engineering teams
• Support production readiness and reduce operational risk
• Contribute to platform foundations that support future AI capabilities

• 10+ years software engineering experience
• 4+ years working with Azure and Java in an architectural or closely related capacity
• Prior experience migrating applications or platforms to Azure
• Strong Java expertise, ideally within the Spring ecosystem
• Experience designing and maintaining microservices architectures
• Strong data capability, including modelling, pipelines, performance tuning and SQL or No
  
  SQL
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes, ideally AKS
• Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD exposure
• Cross platform and cross language understanding, able to view systems holistically rather than as isolated processes
• Bash and Python knowledge advantageous
• Experience with Cosmos DB or large scale data migration projects beneficial

This role would suit someone who can balance architectural thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who is comfortable working across multiple technologies and teams.

If you are interested in discussing further, please apply or reach out directly.