Job Title: Application Architect (.NET) Location: Woking, Hybrid. (Minimum 2 days in office per week). Salary:£80,000-£90,000 DOE Reports to: Head of Architecture This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Application Architect to join our client's dynamic team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing application solutions that meet business needswhile ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in .NET frameworks and a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing migration strategies for modernising legacy systems. Prior experience in the FinTech/payments space is preferred. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design and development of solutions that span technical, product, and application boundaries in close collaboration with the technology team. * Define and implement a modern architecture strategy for migrating legacy .NET components to a future stateplatform. * Work closely with Product Management and Architecture teams to ensure alignment with business goals. * Evaluate and communicate technical trade-offs to stakeholders, while ensuring adherence to policies, standards, and industry best practices. * Focus on non-functional requirements, such as performance optimization and security enhancements. * Mentor and guide the engineering team, fostering a culture of architectural thinking and continuous improvement. * Take ownership of solution design documentation and collaborate on product enhancements throughout the development lifecycle. * Act as the subject matter expert on technical changes and provide estimates for new initiatives. * Contribute to incident and problem management processes, including root cause analysis and solution definition. What You’ll Need: * At least 10 years of experience in application design and development, with a minimum of 4 years focusing on .NET architecture. * Extensive experience with Azure PaaS (Azure Web Apps, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure SQL). * Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, MVC, and API development. * Strong expertise in application migration and modernisation strategies. * Experience with containerization, Kubernetes, microservices, APIs, and event-streaming integration patterns. * Experience in Agile methodologies and SDLC processes. * Relevant cloud certifications (Azure) or enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF) are a plus. * Strong communication skills, capable of leading discussions and presenting complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in the financial software industry is a plus but not required. What's On Offer: * A competitive salary of up to £90,000 (DOE) * Hybrid working environment with a minimum of 2 days in the office. * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! * Private healthcare * Team socials * Training opportunities * ... and more! Sound interesting? Apply