Backend Architect - Java and .Net

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead
the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions. The
successful candidate will be responsible for developing end-to-end solution
architectures, driving application modernisation initiatives, providing
technical leadership across development teams, and ensuring alignment with
enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.

This role requires strong expertise across Java and .NET
technology stacks, cloud-native architectures, containerisation platforms, and
modern software engineering practices.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information
  Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; or relevant Diploma with at
  least 10 years of software development experience and at least 5 years proven
  experience as a Solutions Architect.
  
• Relevant Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Cloud
  Certifications – AWS/Azure)
  
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Software Developer
  
• Minimum 5+ years’ solid experience in Solutions
  Architecture
  
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale application design
  and delivery
  
• Demonstrated experience in modernization and
  transformation initiatives
  
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects
  
• Strong experience in Java technology stack, .NET
  technology stack
  
• Extensive experience with OpenShift platform,
  Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud-native architectures
  
• Strong experience with Microservices architecture, API
  design and integration, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  
• Architecture Capability must include end-to-end solution
  design, Integration architecture (REST, SOAP, messaging patterns), Data
  architecture (high-level), Security and performance considerations,
  Infrastructure and platform alignment
  

Advantageous Experience:

• Experience in public sector / enterprise environments
  
• Experience with digital transformation programmes
  
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  
• Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming
  platforms
  
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF)