Applications Architect – Modernisation

Job Description:

Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Frequent travel to DXC & Customer sites.

As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring experienced Application Architects to join our team.

• Assessment & Strategy
  • Evaluate legacy applications and infrastructure to identify modernisation opportunities.
  • Develop modernisation roadmaps aligned with enterprise architecture and business strategy.
  • Recommend appropriate cloud platforms, microservices architectures, and modernization patterns (e.g., rehost, refactor, rearchitect).
• Architecture & Design
  • Design scalable, resilient, and secure application architectures using modern technologies (e.g., containers, serverless, APIs).
  • Define integration strategies with existing systems and third-party services.
  • Ensure architectural decisions support Dev Ops, CI/CD, and agile delivery models.
• Technical Leadership
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, Dev Ops engineers, and business stakeholders.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship on modernisation best practices.
  • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and technology evaluations.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure solutions comply with enterprise security, data governance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Establish architectural standards and documentation for modernised applications.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in application modernisation.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the application portfolio.

• Proven experience in application architecture and modernisation projects.
• Strong knowledge of public and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Expertise in microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API design.
• Familiarity with legacy systems (e.g., monolithic applications, mainframes) and migration strategies.
• Experience with Agile and Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Awareness of emerging security issues.
• Awareness of emerging AI trends such as generative AI, large language models, and edge AI, and their impact on application architecture.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Agile certification.

DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation.