Java Architect
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Job Title: Java Architect
Clearance Required: SC Eligible
Duration: 6 months
Rate: 626GBP/day(Inside IR35)
Location: Telford/2 days onsite per week
Job Description:
The Architect will design and support the delivery of technical solutions that meet client business and operational needs.
The role focuses on shaping architecture direction, creating clear design documents, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client standards, are secure, scalable, and maintainable. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners to ensure designs can be delivered effectively and safely.
Key Responsibilities
• Produce architecture designs that meet client technical and business requirements
• Work with delivery teams, product owners, engineers, and testers to shape the technical approach
• Translate requirements into clear and practical design decisions
• Produce architecture documents, diagrams, and supporting notes
• Ensure solutions align with client standards, security requirements, and governance
• Support teams through build, testing, deployment, and change processes
• Take part in design reviews and provide technical assurance
• Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non‐technical stakeholders
• Identify risks, issues, and design constraints early and support their resolution
Deliverables
• Architecture design documents and diagrams
• Technical input to planning, estimating, and risk management
• Design review contributions and assurance outputs
• Guidance to delivery teams during build and deployment
• Updated design packs aligned with client governance checkpoints
Dependencies / Assumptions
• Access to project teams, client architecture standards, and technical documentation
• Engagement with security, data, and platform teams as required
Required Skills and Experience
General Skills
Strong background in technology architecture
Understanding of modern platforms, integration approaches, and engineering practices
Ability to turn requirements into clear architecture designs
Experience producing structured documentation and architecture models
Confidence working with delivery teams and stakeholders
Clear communication skills
Understanding of secure design and architectural governance
Core Technical Skills
Java development
Spring Framework
OAuth / authentication protocols
Server-side engineering / backend development
Platform & Infrastructure Skills
Docker (containerisation)
Kubernetes (container orchestration)
Domain / Architecture Knowledge
Understanding of IASS architecture
Experience working within identity/access or similar secure service environments (implied through OAuth & IASS)
Additional / Desirable Attributes
Ability to work on scalable, distributed systems (implied from Kubernetes & server-side experience)
If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.