Java Technical Architect (UK)

Job description

We are looking for a Java Technical Architect to define and lead the design of scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions. This role is ideal for someone who can combine strategic technical leadership with hands-on guidance, ensuring solutions are well designed from idea through to production. Key responsibilities: - Review existing architecture and work with the Head of Application architecture and Principal Architect to review/improve solutions and migrate from existing datacenter to cloud platform - Lead the technical journey from idea to production, contributing to planning, architecture, development oversight, testing strategy, and release - Define end-to-end solution architecture for backend systems and distributed applications - Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solution designs - Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and recommendations to stakeholders - Provide architectural governance, design reviews, and technical leadership to delivery teams - Support teams in resolving complex technical and production issues. - Mentor engineers and drive best practices across software design, quality, and delivery What we are...