Technical Architect | SC Cleared - WebLogic, WebSphere, GlassFish, JBoss, and Tomcat
London, UK (Hybrid)
6-Month Contract
£500 to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Active SC Clearance Required
Key Responsibilities
Define and own end-to-end Java modernization and cloud migration strategies
Lead migration of Java applications from Legacy platforms including WebLogic, WebSphere, GlassFish, JBoss, and Tomcat
Architect and deliver modernization solutions leveraging Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and Azure Red Hat OpenShift
Establish containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
Lead CI/CD transformation initiatives using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Provide architectural governance, design reviews, and migration best practices
Collaborate closely with engineering, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to ensure successful programme delivery
Required Skills & Experience
Deep expertise in Java 8, 11, and 17 Architecture
Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Java EE, and Jakarta EE
Experience migrating enterprise applications across Legacy Java platforms
Extensive Azure cloud architecture experience, including:
- Azure App Service
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Apps (ACA)
- Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO)
- Azure SQL
- Azure Storage
- Azure Key Vault
Strong understanding of:
- Docker & Kubernetes
- REST APIs
- OAuth2 & JWT
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Performance tuning & security hardening
- Application modernization and cloud migration
- Front-end exposure to JavaScript and Angular
Essential Requirement
Applicants must hold current active Security Check (SC) Clearance at the time of application.
If you're a highly experienced Java Architect looking to lead complex modernization programmes and drive cloud adoption using Azure, we'd love to hear from you.