Application Architect - (Application Automation)

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high-profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you—supporting continuous learning, in-demand skills development, and long-term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We Offer:

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Your Role And Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Application Architect to lead the strategic direction and delivery of our application automation capabilities. In this role, you will guide the development of advanced automation solutions, shape technology roadmaps, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the application automation strategy, ensuring it aligns with business needs and industry best practices.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex automation solutions across applications and systems.
• Mentor senior team members and support the development of technical capability within the team.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape system architecture and ensure automation solutions integrate effectively.
• Develop and maintain automation strategies, roadmaps, standards, and best practices.

If you are motivated by solving complex automation challenges and want to play a key role in shaping automation capabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise:

• Strong experience with automation technologies such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, AI/GenAI solutions, and workflow platforms.
• Knowledge of automation assets including Digital Workers, IT/AI Operations tools, and Agent Assistants, as well as APIs for Watsonx and other hyperscaler platforms.
• Experience using the IBM Delivery Central Platform (IDCP) and the IBM Consulting Advantage suite, including Methodx, assets, and assistants.
• Solid understanding of scalability, security, and performance considerations when designing automation solutions.
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality automation solutions in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

This role requires pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) checks may apply, including eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience:

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Understanding of continuous integration and delivery practices.