Getronics - Application Architect - Backend Development (12-15 yrs)

Role : Application Architect

Job Description :

An exciting opportunity to join our team within a growing ICT Services company with a global portfolio, as an Application Architect

Team Purpose :

The Applications Team drives the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, high-performing applications aligning with business goals. The team ensures that all application solutions are integrated, optimised, and support our clients' digital transformation strategies.

Role Purpose :

As an Application Architect, you will define the application architecture strategy, ensure alignment with business objectives, and deliver innovative solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, robust, and secure applications while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities :

- Develop application architecture frameworks and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.

- Lead the end-to-end design of application solutions, including integration, performance, and security considerations.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and developers to translate business requirements into architectural blueprints.

- Provide technical oversight and guidance to development teams during implementation.

- Conduct architectural reviews, ensuring applications meet performance, scalability, and security benchmarks.

- Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools for potential adoption.

- Document application architectures, patterns, and design principles for knowledge sharing.

- Drive standardization and reusability across application solutions.

- Troubleshoot complex architectural challenges and propose solutions.

- Support pre-sales teams in crafting technical proposals for application-related projects.

Required Technical Skills and Experience :

- Architecture Design : Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high performance application architectures using microservices, SOA, or event-driven paradigms.

- Programming Languages : Proficiency in languages such as Java, .NET, Python, or JavaScript.

- Cloud Platforms : Strong experience in cloud-native application development on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Application Frameworks : Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, .NET Core, or similar frameworks.

- Integration : Experience with API design, RESTful services, and integration patterns like ESB or iPaaS.

- Databases : Strong knowledge of relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

- DevOps Practices : Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

- Agile Methodologies : Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Certifications

- TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification.

- Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google

Professional Cloud Architect).

- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist.

- Certifications in programming or application development (e.g., Oracle Certified Java Architect, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer).

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a

related field.