Principal Architect (Application Architecture)

ENDAVA AT A GLANCE  We are a global public technology company with over 23 years of experience working with some of the biggest global names in payments, banking, financial services, insurance, media, technology, and more. Through Digital Evolution, Agile Transformation, and Automation solutions, Endava helps its clients be more engaging, responsive, and efficient by supporting them from ideation to production. We exist to create an environment and a culture that breeds success by caring for our customers as individuals and enabling our people to be the best that they can be.   Endava has 11,742 employees, as of March 31, 2023, located in close to client locations in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and nearshore delivery centers in the European Union: Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia; Central European Countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia; Latin America: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay; Asia Pacific: Malaysia and Vietnam.  
Not only are we committed to nurturing long-term customer relationships, Endava recognizes the importance of providing rewarding and challenging careers for our people and, by doing so, we have established ourselves as a great place to work. At Endava we value career growth and expansion. You will have various opportunities to grow into the career you desire. We offer mentorship programs and multiple career tracks to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. 
Role Overview:  As a Principal Architect in Application Architecture at our leading software consulting firm, you'll spearhead the specification and design of information systems across diverse business needs, ensuring seamless compatibility with both enterprise and solution architectures. This role demands a refined blend of autonomy and collaborative prowess, steering project success and influencing key stakeholders internally and externally. Your contributions will extend beyond mere technical expertise, encompassing a deep understanding of business operations and client needs, thereby shaping the very foundation of our project outcomes. 
Industry Experience:  We are actively seeking professionals who have an extensive background and a dedication of at least 4 years across one or more of the following sectors: Supply Chain Management Logistics and Distribution Warehousing Manufacturing Retail Hospitality Travel and Tourism Transportation Automotive Sports Technology Human Resources Banking, Finance, or Insurance Your profound insights and experiences in these sectors are deemed critical for deciphering the unique challenges and seizing the opportunities that our clients encounter in their respective industries. 
Core Responsibilities:   Comprehensive Design Leadership: Lead the design process for information systems, including tool selection, technical visualization, and detailed design documentation, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business objectives. Incorporate frontend and backend programming technologies, SQL / NoSQL databases, on-premises / cloud infrastructure, intranet/extranet networking technologies, ensuring security and regulatory compliance standards.
 Physical Design Translation: Effectively translate logical designs into physical implementations, considering environmental constraints, performance requirements, and existing system integration.
 Strategic Leadership: Act as a primary influencer among team members, clients, and suppliers, guiding resource allocation and strategic decision-making to align with broader project and organizational goals.  
Proactive Communication: Champion robust collaboration among stakeholders across technological and non-technical domains, facilitating effective communication and alignment on project objectives and methodologies. Advocacy for Best Practices: Advocate for best practices within software development and architectural design, upholding high standards in client interactions, and ensuring continuous alignment with all parties on design methodologies that meet common objectives and project goals.  Complex Landscape Navigation: Navigate complex social and technical landscapes, making judicious decisions that balance competing interests and priorities. 
Required Skills and Qualifications:  Advanced Application Architecture: Demonstrated software design and development experience using leading frontend and backend technologies, programming languages, frameworks, databases