Architect

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
 
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
 
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

We are seeking a seasoned Solution Architect with deep expertise in microservices, cloud-native design, and system modernization. You will lead the architectural direction for complex distributed systems, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure robust design aligned with business goals and technical excellence.

• System Architecture & Design
  - Define microservices architecture, DDD boundaries, and service orchestration.
  - Lead refactoring of synchronous systems into event-driven architectures (Kafka/JMS).
  - Apply API Gateway and Service Mesh patterns (Istio/Linkerd) with strong security focus.
• Cloud-Native Implementation
  - Design Kubernetes-native systems with high resilience and fault tolerance.
  - Implement service discovery, health checks, scaling strategies, and affinity rules.
• Integration & Observability
  - Architect messaging systems for back-pressure and consistency.
  - Drive observability through metrics, distributed tracing, and centralized logging (ELK/EFK).
• Quality Attributes Ownership
  - Ensure system performance, scalability, availability, and resilience.
  - Lead NFR definition and design trade-off decisions.
• Architectural Governance
  - Maintain ADRs, define service contracts, conduct design reviews.
  - Align implementation across teams with standardized architecture principles.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  - Communicate clearly across Dev, QA, Ops, and business teams.
  - Present architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in Java modernization (Spring Boot 3.3)
• Refactoring legacy EJB/SOAP to RESTful microservices
• Understanding of ISO 20022, RTGS, instant payments
• Familiarity with IBM middleware alternatives and OpenShift deployments

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent analytical and system decomposition skills
• Effective cross-domain communication
• End-to-end ownership of architectural integrity

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.