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Technical Architect
£13,000 - 127,500
Howdens Joinery
London Road, Raunds
£13,000 - 127,500
Requirements
Must:
- I require an understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system architecture.
- I am looking for strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) and frameworks relevant to your stack.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization/orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is essential.
- I seek hands-on technical expertise with enterprise solutions.
- Experience in defining, designing, configuring, and delivering enterprise systems is necessary.
- You should be an effective communicator, able to translate technical details when engaging with stakeholders.
- System issue investigation and resolution experience is expected.
- I hope to find someone who can translate complex stakeholder demands into realistic solutions that meet expectations without introducing technical debt.
- I need someone who can set and communicate a clear technical vision.
- A solid grasp of integration approaches (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems) and data modeling is required.
- A proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable, and secure applications in an Agile/DevOps environment is crucial.
- Experience applying CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring practices is also important.
Responsibilities
- I expect you to provide technical leadership by mentoring developers, guiding best practices, and resolving complex technical challenges.
- You will own the architecture, defining, evolving, and documenting system architecture to align with our business goals and technical standards.
- I need you to deliver secure, scalable solutions that balance speed, cost, and quality.
- You will uphold coding, testing, and security standards across teams.
- I encourage you to evaluate new technologies, modernize systems, and reduce technical debt.
- Collaboration is key; you will work closely with product and delivery teams, clearly communicating technical decisions.
- I hope you will plan for growth by developing a forward-looking technology roadmap.
Description
At Howdens, we are offering an exciting opportunity for you to take a leading role in our software development function as a Technical Architect. You will drive our technical vision and guide the creation of innovative, scalable solutions that make a real impact on our business. We are a FTSE100 company and the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos at Howdens, and we offer the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. If you want to be part of a rewarding organization recognized for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For, we encourage you to apply now.
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