Senior Applications Architect

Atos

. Define and maintain application architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy, digital transformation objectives, and target-state architecture .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Application Architecture and Solution Architecture, with a focus on delivering enterprise-scale applications and digital transformation within regulated sectors. Proven ability to lead architecture governance, risk management, and establish best practices in API management and microservices.

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Application ArchitectureAPI ManagementCloud-Native ArchitecturesTOGAF CertificationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitectureSoftware EngineeringEnterprise ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitecturesDistributed SystemsMicroservicesApplication SecurityDevSecOpsCI/CDObservability

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingGovernanceRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureAWSIntegration PlatformsApplication IntegrationPlatform Engineering

Certifications & Qualifications

TOGAF CertificationSC Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingInsurancePaymentsRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain application architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy, digital transformation objectives, and target-state architecture
Lead the design of scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable application solutions across cloud-native, SaaS, bespoke, and legacy technology landscapes
Establish application integration, API, event-driven, and microservices architecture standards and best practices
Provide architecture governance, design assurance, risk management, and technical leadership across major transformation programmes
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, delivery teams, and suppliers
Mentor architects and technical specialists
Work across application modernisation, cloud transformation, platform engineering, and enterprise integration initiatives
Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value while maintaining security, resilience, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in Application Architecture, Solution Architecture, Software Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture leadership roles
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale applications, digital services, and transformation programmes within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Payments, or similarly regulated sectors
Strong expertise in API management, integration platforms, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and microservices
Experience with cloud-native architectures and modern platforms including Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
Exceptional stakeholder management, governance, risk management, and architecture assurance capabilities
TOGAF certification and experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks
Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, application security, observability, and modern engineering practices
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain SC clearance
UK-based
National mobility required

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days paid leave plus National Holidays
Pension Scheme with contributions matched up to 10%
Private Medical Cover
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Flexible Benefits Programme
Long-term career growth
Internal mobility
Opportunities to work across complex, high-profile engagements
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and assessment process