Application Architect (mwd)

We are looking for an experienced Application Architect to support strategic IT and digital transformation initiatives for a client operating in the energy this role you will help shape and maintain the application architecture landscape ensuring solutions are scalable future-proof and aligned with business and technology objectives. You will work closely with business stakeholders project teams architects and technical experts to guide architectural decisions and support the delivery of key initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support architecture activities for strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Define and maintain application architecture standards roadmaps and target architectures.
• Assess business initiatives from an architectural perspective and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Provide guidance on application integration data and cloud architecture topics.
• Develop architecture deliverables such as roadmaps solution designs and governance documentation.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify opportunities for optimisation standardisation and innovation.
• Support architecture governance processes including reviews and architectural assessments.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support development teams by ensuring solutions align with the target architecture and long-term strategy.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture Business Architecture Solution Architecture Application Architecture or similar senior architectural roles.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF ArchiMate SAFe or Zachman.
• Proven experience working in large complex international organisations.
• Experience with integration architecture and API-based ecosystems.
• Experience with data platforms data governance and data architecture.
• Experience with cloud technologies and hybrid architectures.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with business capability modelling and application portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of business application data integration and technology architecture domains.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across organisational boundaries.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the energy utilities renewables manufacturing infrastructure transportation telecommunications or other asset-intensive sectors.
• Experience with IT/OT architecture and operational technology environments.
• Knowledge of Industrial IoT telemetry SCADA or real-time operational data platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or growth programmes.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics and data-driven operating models.

Additional Information :

All our positions are open to both women and men and are of course open to people with disabilities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time