Application Architect - Defence

Location: Greater London

Application Architect - Defence at IBM

Join us as an Application Architect to lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications using Java and web technologies.

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will deliver effective solutions that drive meaningful business change for our clients using some of the latest technology platforms.

We

Offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs, and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies, processes, Employee Champion teams and support networks.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from managers to employees.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance, including flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• More traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance and a group personal pension plan with an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Application Architect specialising in Java and web technologies to lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications. This role is ideal for a professional who can drive innovation and excellence in our organisation’s software development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise application architectures using Java and web technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand business and technical requirements, translating them into effective application designs.
• Guide the development team in best practices for software architecture, ensuring adherence to industry standards and emerging trends.
• Stay current with Java and web technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement in our application development practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Proven experience in designing and implementing large‑scale enterprise applications using Java and web technologies.
• In‑depth knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring, Hibernate, and web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and patterns, with experience in microservices, event‑driven architectures, and cloud‑native development.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Knowledge of data engineering and experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation, such as using Jenkins, Git Lab, or Circle
  
  CI.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, to be eligible for this role you must have the valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have lived continuously there for the last 10 years.

You must also be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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