Applications Architect

Job Title: Application Architect
Location: London, UK (REMOTE)
Experience Level: Min 6 years of experience
Our client, one of the Big Four accounting firms and a leading digital transformation and product development services firm with a strong global presence and a focus on delivering high-quality, cutting-edge technology solutions across various industries including financial services, telecom, healthcare, and media are specicifically seeking an Solution/Applications Architect with hands-on experience in technical application architecture. The ideal profile would be someone who has worked as a Lead Application Architect or Technical Lead, with a strong background in both pro-code and low-code development within Azure environments.
Important considerations:

• Candidates who have only collaborated with tech leads or application architects will not be considered.
  
• The client is looking for professionals who have owned and led the application architecture directly.
  
• The candidate should have experience designing applications and providing solutions in the Azure ecosystem and delivering large-scale transformation programs (7000+ users).
  
• Infrastructure-focused profiles will not be suitable.
  
• Please note: While the JD may not fully reflect these expectations, this is the precise requirement shared by the client.
  The Team:
  As a crucial member of the Data Solutions team, you will collaborate with a talented mix of Product Owners, Architects, Cloud Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Experience Designers, Business Analysts, and Testing specialists to build, deliver, and manage a portfolio of truly exciting products.
  The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing the solution architecture to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives. This role involves analysing the current technology infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, and developing plans to enhance efficiency, scalability, and security. You will need to understand our technology strategy and collaborate with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors, to develop comprehensive architectural solutions that support the Audit’s long-term vision.
  You will be required to maintain your core knowledge of wider technology trends and the ecosystem; build roadmaps and solutions; and govern relevant tech choices within the Firm.
  Responsibilities:
  
• Build and maintain extensive Azure Cloud and DevOps architecture and solution design skills, providing SME input to projects and/or run/build
  
• Build and maintain all-round competence in Cloud, and relevant Application, Integration, Data and Security technologies
  
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge incl. current, emerging and future technology market trends and their impact on the business
  
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the company's technology ecosystem, incl. the main applications and technologies that support Audit
  
• Create and develop relevant documents – reference architecture, roadmaps and other key architecture artefacts
  
• Create and maintain a detailed view of existing designs to help manage the transition to future state
  
• Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary
  
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by leadership
  
• Develop relationships within the Orion Innovation business and technology functions
  
• Ensure that product roadmaps are aligned to the Audit strategy and the Firm's Digital Strategy
  
• Work with technical SMEs and specific projects to analyse and translate business requirements into technical requirements
  Skills and Experience:
  
• Strong experience in Enterprise and Solution Architecture roles
  
• Proven expert knowledge of Cloud architecture design relating to Azure
  
• Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud hosting and integration technologies
  
• Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory
  
• Experience of cloud monitoring, provisioning, orchestration management, and DevSecOps
  
• Business focused, with the ability to communicate and convey messages to both technical and business stakeholders
  
• Good knowledge of at least 2-3 other domains in Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Integration
  
• Good knowledge of EA governance including Info Sec approval, conceptual and solution architecture reviews
  
• Good understanding of project management concepts
  
• Good understanding of technical debt and remedial actions including decommissioning
  
• Experience of working with project teams both onshore and/or offshore
  
• Comfortable working with ambiguity at the beginning of projects
  
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues where necessary
  "This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment. The role provides the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of digital solutions. With competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful difference