Junior Architect

Job Title: Junior Architect

12 month contract

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Junior Architect to design and deliver cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure with a focus on cutting-edge technologies. This role involves collaborating with lead architects and engineering teams to build secure and scalable platforms, laying the groundwork for future AI-enabled capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure-based microservices and platform components.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Azure DevOps, enforcing quality, security, and observability standards.
• Perform complex software development and code reviews, mentoring developers on best practices.
• Model, process, and optimise data flows while collaborating across data engineering to ensure reliability and performance.
• Document architectures and promotion paths, supporting production readiness and incident prevention.
• Learn and modernise Legacy technologies as needed, adapting to in-house platforms and toolsets.
• Advocate for AI awareness and contribute to shaping a platform that supports future AI use, focusing on data readiness, services, and governance.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years total software engineering within Java.
• Strong data skills including modelling, pipelines, performance tuning, SQL/NoSQL, and familiarity with data governance.
• Expertise in software development within the Spring ecosystem, including designing, developing, and reviewing complex code.
• Proficiency in microservices architecture, designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed systems and services.
• Containers and Kubernetes (AKS), Git workflows, and DevSecOps practices.
• Clear communication, documentation, and collaboration skills in Agile environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to learn Legacy stacks and flexibility to work within internal frameworks and toolchains.
• Cosmos DB is a plus.
• Working in large-scale data migration projects is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join us to work on modern cloud solutions with a forward-looking path to AI capabilities. You will have the opportunity to innovate and shape the future of technology within a supportive environment.

Work Environment

The role offers a collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies and tools. You will be working on projects that leverage cloud solutions and AI capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. The position may require flexibility with Legacy systems and adapting to in-house frameworks and toolsets.

London, UK

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