A leading global technology organisation is seeking a hands on Junior Architect to join a high performing engineering group building secure, scalable, cloud native platforms. You ll work on modern Azure and Java solutions that will underpin future AI driven capabilities, perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and shaping architecture within a large-scale environment. You ll collaborate closely with senior architects and engineering teams to design, build, and evolve cloud-native services on Azure. This is a highly technical role where you ll influence architectural decisions while remaining actively involved in coding, reviewing, and improving Java-based microservices. Key responsibilities include: Designing and delivering Azure-hosted Java microservices and platform components. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or Azure DevOps, ensuring high standards of quality, security, and observability. Performing complex Java development, code reviews, and mentoring developers on best practices. Modelling and optimising data flows, working closely with data engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance. Documenting architectures, supporting production readiness, and helping prevent incidents. Modernising legacy technologies and adapting to internal Java-based frameworks and toolsets. Contributing to the organisation s long-term AI readiness through data, service, and governance improvements. What you''ll bring: 10+ years ..... full job details .....