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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - UK Public Sector | eSC/eDV - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, High-Level Architecture, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Architecture, Prometheus, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Datadog, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B1F51CEE50DD4AAFB64329594BE993C1/job/ ## About the Role * Experience designing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems. * Strong background in Java and modern application development frameworks. * Experience designing microservices-based architectures and RESTful APIs. * Experience working within cloud environments, ideally AWS. * Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles and engineering best practices. * Experience modernising legacy applications and supporting cloud adoption initiatives. * Experience working with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/EKS. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation and modern software delivery practices. * Ability to communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience producing architecture deliverables such as HLDs, solution designs and technical decision records. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Enhanced Security Check (eSC) or Enhanced Developed Vetting (eDV). Preferred technical and professional experience * AWS architecture or engineering experience. * Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies. * Knowledge of Kubernetes, EKS and cloud-native application platforms. * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation. * Experience with observability tooling such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana or ELK. * Experience within large-scale enterprise, regulated or security-conscious environments. * Exposure to architecture governance, design authorities and technical assurance processes. * Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams. * Active UK Security Clearance. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Application Architect to help shape, design and deliver modern, scalable and secure solutions supporting complex and mission-critical services. In this role, you'll work closely with stakeholders, engineering teams and fellow architects to define application architectures, modernisation strategies and cloud-native solutions. You'll play a key role in translating business and technical requirements into architectures that are secure, resilient and maintainable, whilst helping delivery teams successfully implement them. You'll influence architecture decisions across applications, integrations and cloud platforms, balancing technical excellence with operational, security and business requirements., * Design scalable, secure and resilient application architectures aligned to business and user requirements. * Define architecture patterns for web applications, APIs, integrations and cloud-native services. * Lead application modernisation initiatives, including migration of legacy applications and adoption of modern engineering practices. * Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including High-Level Designs (HLDs), technical roadmaps and architecture decision records. * Work closely with engineering teams to ensure architecture principles are successfully implemented. * Define integration approaches across applications, data platforms, APIs and third-party services. * Collaborate with cloud and platform teams to ensure solutions are optimised for AWS and modern cloud environments. * Promote best practice across software architecture, security, performance, observability and resilience. * Support architecture governance through design reviews, peer reviews and architecture assurance activities. * Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps approaches. * Mentor engineers, technical leads and junior architects. * Contribute to recruitment and growth of the wider architecture and engineering community. ## Related Videos - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Software Engineering Social Connection: Yubo’s lean approach to scaling an 80M-user infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1583-software-engineering-social-connection-yubo-s-lean-approach-to-scaling-an-80m-user-infrastructure) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)