Lead Java / Spring Application Architect - Wembley Location: Wembley - On-Site 5 days a weekSalary: £75-90,000 + Excellent Benefits Shape the Future of Modern Application Architecture We''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. Position As 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) documentation Translating high-level architectural designs into clear implementation plans for development teams Creating and maintaining Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and facilitating design reviews Defining and embedding engineering standards, coding principles, and security best practices Driving adoption of AI-assisted development tools across the software ..... full job details .....