Lead Application Architect - WEMBLEY

Lead Application ArchitectLocation: Wembley - On-Site Salary: £70-90,000 + Excellent BenefitsShape the Future of Modern Application ArchitectureWe''re looking for an experienced Lead Application Architect to play a pivotal role in a large-scale application modernisation programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on architect who enjoys bridging the gap between technical strategy and engineering delivery, ensuring robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions are built to the highest standards.You''ll work closely with Solution Architects and engineering teams, translating high-level architecture into practical, implementable designs while driving engineering excellence, cloud-native adoption, and AI-assisted development practices.The RoleAs Lead Application Architect, you''ll take ownership of application-level architecture and low-level design, helping to establish development standards and modern engineering practices across the organisation.Key responsibilities include:Producing component-level and code-level designs and detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) documentationTranslating high-level architectural designs into clear implementation plans for development teamsCreating and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and facilitating design reviewsDefining and embedding engineering standards, coding principles, and security best practicesDriving adoption of AI-assisted development tools across the software development life cycleEstablishing governance ..... full job details .....