At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop enterprise application solutions with a focus on cloud technologies and system integration.
- Company: Join a global tech services organisation with a strong focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity for professional growth, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Fully office-based role in Wokingham with excellent collaboration opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading application modernisation and cloud migration initiatives.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in application development, strong expertise in cloud platforms and application architecture.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with strong General Electric (GE) domain knowledge to join a global technology services organisation on a 6-month fully office-based contract in Wokingham (5 days per week on-site). The successful candidate will design, develop, and govern enterprise application solutions, combining expertise in application architecture, cloud technologies, system integration, and application modernisation with a deep understanding of GE business processes, industrial operations, asset management, and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain enterprise application architecture aligned with business objectives
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performing application solutions
- Lead application modernisation and cloud migration initiatives
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Develop architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices
- Design and implement API, microservices, and integration architectures
- Support GE-related applications, platforms, and digital ecosystem integrations
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership to development teams
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- ~10+ years of experience in application development and architecture
- ~ Strong expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Application Modernisation, Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, Integration Frameworks, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, and Database/Data Architecture
- ~ Experience working with GE business units, industrial systems, or GE digital solutions
- ~ Understanding of GE operational processes, asset management, manufacturing, utilities, or Industrial IoT environments
- ~ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- ~ Desirable: experience with GE Digital products such as Predix, APM, Historian, CIMPLICITY, or Proficy; TOGAF, Azure Architect, AWS Architect or equivalent certifications; knowledge of IIoT, SCADA, MES, and OT/IT integration; and experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments
Contract Details:
- Duration: 6 months
- Rate: £525/day - Inside IR35
- Location: Wokingham (Fully office-based)
- Start Date: ASAP
IT Application Architect in Wokingham employer: Hamilton Barnes
Join a leading global technology services organisation in Wokingham, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. As an IT Application Architect, you will benefit from competitive daily rates, a strong focus on employee development, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that drive digital transformation. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company fosters a culture of continuous learning and offers unique advantages such as direct involvement with GE business processes and access to the latest technologies.
