Own and define application architecture in collaboration with Infrastructure and Solution Architects.
Design secure, scalable, cloud-native systems that meet business requirements.
Recommend tools, frameworks, patterns, and methods for application development and management.
Break down complex change and technical challenges into manageable, deliverable components.
Produce and maintain high-quality documentation describing system architecture, patterns, and design decisions.
Provide expert technical direction to developers and delivery teams.
Support teams in implementing solutions, ensuring architectural compliance and best practice.
Identify technical issues early and propose pragmatic solutions to prevent future risks or failures.
Explain architectural decisions and technical solutions clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with Product, Engineering, and Platform teams to ensure feasibility and alignment.
Evaluate and explore emerging technologies and cloud services with a view to incorporating them into future solutions.
Provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced developers.

Strong commercial development experience with cloud-native applications (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Advanced proficiency in .NET / C# and associated server-side technologies.
Understanding of modern architectural styles: microservices, event-driven design, domain-driven design, API-first architecture.
Experience guiding teams through complex delivery and architectural change.
Ability to design robust, scalable, secure solutions across distributed systems.

Lead Associate – Solution Architect

Key skills