Enterprise Application Architect

Enterprise Application Architect Contract : Permanent Full-Time Location : UK with flexibility for client site travel across NI / UK Telefónica Tech is growing its Public Sector offering building a dedicated practice to support public safety organisations across emergency services and critical public safety. Telefónica Tech UK&I is a managed services business and a next-generation solutions provider. We unlock the power of integrated technology by bringing together a unique combination of the best people the best tech and the best platforms across data & AI cyber security cloud business applications and modern workplace. Supported by a dynamic partner ecosystem we help organisations work smarter stay safe and make a real difference every day. And at the heart of everything we do is a simple belief : technology is only ever as powerful as the people behind it. Thats why Belfast is such an important hub for us and our colleagues support health cloud cyber security delivery operations finance sales marketing business operations and people. Weve invested in Belfast because it offers a strong talent pool a great education pipeline and a location that connects the UK and Irish markets. But more than that investing in Belfast means investing in people. Job Description We are recruiting an Enterprise Application Architect to shape the application domain and portfolio strategy for a major Blue Light transformation programme. This role will focus on discovery and modelling of the current landscape with a view to developing roadmaps and optimisation projects to deliver secure resilient and compliant applications for emergency services and other critical Blue Light environments. The role will be central to projects involving Command & Control systems Digital Forensics and case management platforms but will involve the full portfolio of applications within the domain. Employees at this level are recognised experts in their field; following domain base enterprise architecture methods they will shape architecture standards influence design across multiple projects and engage directly with clients. They are expected to work independently set direction and bring thought leadership on application architecture within mission‑critical 24 / 7 operational environments. Key Responsibilities Drive the application architecture domain for the programme building a rich model for application services usage and technology alignment to agreed architecture principles. Work with service security and infrastructure architects to design end‑to‑end Blue Light solutions. Define and maintain application architecture standards integration patterns and roadmaps across Command & Control and related systems. Provide design assurance and governance for projects ensuring compliance with both Telefónica Tech and Blue Light security evidential integrity and audit requirements. Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new application technologies such as AI automation and cloud‑native platforms. Engage with stakeholders and partner organisations to translate complex business needs into secure scalable and supportable application designs. Support bids and proposals by shaping solution design effort estimates and transition plans ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards. Mentor project and delivery teams by sharing architecture expertise and transferring skills. Design for resilience disaster recovery and operational continuity in systems where zero downtime tolerance is critical. Skills & Experience Proven track record as an Enterprise / Application Architect in complex enterprise or public sector environments. Familiar with Enterprise Architecture tooling and frameworks (eg TOGAF) Strong experience designing and delivering solutions involving Command & Control Digital Forensics or other Blue Light applications. Broad knowledge of enterprise application integration APIs middleware and cloud platforms. Experience with technology governance assurance processes and solution standards. Strong stakeholder engagement skills. Be able to clearly communicate complex concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences. Experience working with outsourced or managed service delivery models. Familiarity with ITIL processes and project management practices. Knowledge of national systems integration and multi‑agency interoperability is desirable. SC or DV clearance is desirable (or eligibility to obtain). Additional Information We dont believe hiring is a tick box exercise so if you feel that you dont match the job description 100% but would still be a great fit for a role please get in touch. Remote Work Yes Employment Type Full‑time Key Skills SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Architecture Hybris SAP HANA SAP TOGAF Solution Architecture Cloud Architecture SAP BW 4HANA Salesforce SAP S / 4HANA SAP ERP Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr