Java Technical Architect (Manchester)
Posted 3 days ago by Stott and May
£555 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Manchester, UK
Summary: The Technical Architect (Java) role involves designing scalable and secure back-end systems primarily using Java and AWS. The position requires collaboration with senior stakeholders and enterprise architects to define technology strategies and enforce coding standards. The role is expected to lead technical discussions and mentoring sessions while ensuring system reliability and performance. The contract duration is between 6 to 12 months, with a start date as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect scalable, secure Back End systems using Java and related frameworks.
- Define and enforce coding standards and best practices.
- Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring sessions.
- Translate complex business needs into high-level technical solutions.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and enterprise architects on technology strategy.
- Design systems using microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures (primarily AWS).
- Apply SOLID principles, C4 modelling, and established design patterns.
- Select appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms to support delivery.
- Maintain system reliability, performance, and security.
- Contribute to estimation, planning, and technology evaluations.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years in software development, 6+ in Java/AWS architecture.
- Strong knowledge of microservices and RESTful API design.
- Proficient with AWS (Lambda, ECS, EventBridge, DynamoDB, etc.) and GCP.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and other relational/NoSQL databases.
- Skilled in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
- Experience with CI/CD (Git, Jenkins, Terraform).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Salary (Rate): £555 per day
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Architect (Java)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Manchester (2-3 days on site)
Pay: INSIDE IR35, up to £555 p/day
Key Responsibilities
- Architect scalable, secure Back End systems using Java and related frameworks.
- Define and enforce coding standards and best practices.
- Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring sessions.
- Translate complex business needs into high-level technical solutions.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and enterprise architects on technology strategy.
- Design systems using microservices, event-driven, and serverless architectures (primarily AWS).
- Apply SOLID principles, C4 modelling, and established design patterns.
- Select appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms to support delivery.
- Maintain system reliability, performance, and security.
- Contribute to estimation, planning, and technology evaluations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years in software development, 6+ in Java/AWS architecture.
- Strong knowledge of microservices and RESTful API design.
- Proficient with AWS (Lambda, ECS, EventBridge, DynamoDB, etc.) and GCP.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and other relational/NoSQL databases.
- Skilled in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid grasp of OOP, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
- Experience with CI/CD (Git, Jenkins, Terraform).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming, messaging systems (SQS/SNS).
- Certifications (eg, AWS, TOGAF).
- Experience with GraphQL, API gateways, OAuth2/JWT, and CIAM platforms (eg, GIGYA).