Lead Architect - Java 8

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Lead Architect to be based in Worthing on a 6 Month contract. Experienced Senior Architect with experience in Java 8, Linux, Microservices and architecture experience on large scale / high volume.

Job Title - Lead Architect

Rate - 600 per day

Location - Worthing

Duration - 6 Months

Must have:

* Java 8

* Spring Boot

* MySQL / Oracle Databases

* Linux

* Microservice design and build

* SOAP / REST Web Service experience

* JMS (RabbitMq/Websphere).

* An understanding of DevOps

* Experience of working in agile environments

* Understanding of environment provisioning in a live like environment - load balance, clustering etc.

* Architectural experience on large scale / high volume systems - It is not a junior role, they should have a number of year's experience.

Nice to have

* Deeper understanding of DevOps - in particular AWS and Ansible

* UI Development (Thymeleaf)

* Security of Web Services and UI

* Experience of working on a SAFE programme

* Experience of ESB's - e.g. WSO2.

Role requirements

* Provide technical leadership, in the development, operation and ongoing improvement of complex, transformational services serving all of Client's customers.

* Develop the architectural governance and system roadmaps and direction for C&IT systems and services to support Client strategies and Goals

* Ensure solution architectures support C&IT in achieving quality services that meet customer needs that are cost effective and value for money

* Develop and maintain the C&IT Architecture repository in line with CTO standards and guidelines

* Work with CTO Architects to further develop architecture blueprints, strategies, patterns, and specifications in the C&IT domain

* Develop and support the DTO Architecture community across DGs to ensure robust, aligned E2E solutions

* Be proactively involved in the wider development / Architecture community, identifying good practices we can adopt and sharing our experiences

* Define and implement proofs of concept and reference architectures that support architecture direction by proving that new technologies and/or architecture patterns work effectively to meet functional and non-functional objectives.

* Develop approved technical standards, and the platform design to promote reuse, make progress towards the future state architecture, simplify the technical environment, and reduce the cost and timeframe of development.

* Engage and influence our internal and external delivery partners so that they fully understand and are committed to, the development of C&IT Services

* Work with internal Teams and external suppliers to ensure that C&IT system architectures are robust, scalable, open and secure, with appropriate overall system design and integration points/APIs, to deliver a high quality customer experience.

* Evaluate technical proposals from external suppliers, and make implementation recommendations to senior stakeholders.

* Assist with building a culture of continuous delivery and improvement, ensuring that key systems are regularly analysed, maintained and improved.

* Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers

* Support Client as a subject matter expert and Technical Authority on C&IT systems and solution architectures

* Work with a team of architects and development leads to define and document architecture patterns and technology standards to accommodate delivery of functional requirements and meet expectations variously for usability, availability, capacity and performance, scalability, reliability, security, and business continuity.

* Work with project teams to guide design and execution, building solutions to assure alignment with architecture specifications and standards.

* Resolve architecture and other technical issues.

* Be involved in the research and evaluation of new technologies, tools and frameworks.

* Look at cloud solutions, platform as a service solutions, third party products and services.

Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance. Mike Tripp 0161 924 3631