Job Description

Our client is hiring an Application Architect who is familiar with Commercial-off-the-shelf applications, infrastructure and security platforms.





This is a highly regarded role within the organisation as you will be leading the end-to-end solution design activities, participating in design reviews and working with Project Managers ensuring that the projects are delivered within tight timelines, scope and budget.

Solution Architecture & Design

Lead end-to-end solution design activities, from requirements gathering to implementation strategy. Design and integrate bespoke applications with COTS, including infrastructure, and security platforms and products as part of the overall solution architecture. Ensure architectural designs align with enterprise architecture principles, governance, and standards. Perform architecture reviews and provide design sign-offs for critical projects. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant.

Project Delivery & Governance

Work with Project Managers to ensure project scope, budget, and delivery timelines are achievable. Provide technical leadership during implementation, balancing innovation with risk management. Participate in architecture boards, technical governance committees, and design reviews. Support escalations and ad-hoc emergency response for pre-launch or production issues.

Team Leadership & Development

Providing guidance to team members on solution design and technical delivery. Mentor team members, fostering growth in technical expertise and architectural thinking. Conduct capability assessments, identify skills gaps, and propose training or recruitment needs. Promote best practices in software engineering, DevOps, cloud adoption, and security.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Consultants to align solution design with client business needs. Communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs effectively to both technical and business stakeholders. Act as a trusted advisor to clients on technology strategy, feasibility, and long-term roadmaps.

Technical Skill Sets

Understanding of solution architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.). Proficiency in air-gapped or on-premise deployments. Strong knowledge of integration methods, APIs, micro-services, micro-frontends, and middleware. Familiarity with security architecture principles, compliance, and data protection standards.

Ideally, you should possess

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent. 8-10 years of experience in software/application development and system integration with more than 5 years in solution or enterprise architecture roles. Strong track record in designing solutions that integrate bespoke applications with Commercial Off-the-shelf products. Experience working across multiple technology domains (applications, cloud, infrastructure, security). Proven experience leading technical teams across multiple projects. Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with strategic architectural guidance. * Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.