Java API Systems Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Architect to design and deliver scalable low-level solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and engaging with colleagues and vendors in discussions to secure the best solutions for the project.

The role requires ensuring technology and process gaps are captured and prioritized for action, and architecting low-level solutions based on business value and alignment with the broader technology and business environment.

The Architect will work with Architecture and Design colleagues to ensure alignment of solutions and a cohesive technology environment, building relationships with key groups and stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.

Additionally, the Architect will stay up-to-date with appropriate technology horizons, bringing new technologies and services for discussion as appropriate, and conduct proof of concept technical implementations across a variety of technologies.

The role also involves producing fit-for-purpose High-Level Designs that can be used by engineers to develop Low-Level Designs and by project managers to produce project plans, and building a close working relationship with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work with external parties as required to deliver on objectives, instigate and/or conduct technical investigations as required, delegating responsibilities where necessary.

Contribute towards the target architecture and principles, working with business stakeholders to understand short- and medium-term requirements and initiatives, ensuring they are considered in the architecture roadmap or delivery of design strategies.

Communicate architecture principles, policies, and standards to delivery teams and relevant groups within the organization.

• Lead and engage with colleagues and vendors in discussions to secure the best solutions for the project
• Ensure technology and process gaps are captured and prioritized for action
• Architect low-level solutions based on business value and alignment with the broader technology and business environment
• Work with Architecture and Design colleagues to ensure alignment of solutions and a cohesive technology environment
• Build relationships with key groups and stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives
• Stay up-to-date with appropriate technology horizons, bringing new technologies and services for discussion as appropriate
• Conduct proof of concept technical implementations across a variety of technologies
• Produce fit-for-purpose High-Level Designs that can be used by engineers to develop Low-Level Designs and by project managers to produce project plans
• Build a close working relationship with key stakeholders
• Work with external parties as required to deliver on objectives
• Instigate and/or conduct technical investigations as required, delegating responsibilities where necessary
• Contribute towards the target architecture and principles
• Work with business stakeholders to understand short- and medium-term requirements and initiatives, ensuring they are considered in the architecture roadmap or delivery of design strategies
• Communicate architecture principles, policies, and standards to delivery teams and relevant groups within the organization

• Design and implement integration solutions to connect various systems and applications within the organization
• Develop integration strategies and ensure they align with business goals and IT architecture
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Oversee the integration process, including data mapping, transformation, and workflow automation
• Ensure data integrity and security during the integration process
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues to maintain seamless operations
• Document integration processes and provide training to relevant teams
• Stay updated with the latest integration technologies and best practices