Applications Developer Architect Senior

Senior Applications Developer Architect Location: Remote Contract Type: Day Rate Contract (12-Month Contract) Client: Pensions Authority Start Date: 01/10/2026 Overview The Pensions Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Developer Architect to lead the design, development, integration, and governance of enterprise application solutions that support critical regulatory and business operations. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across application architecture, software engineering, cloud technologies, and digital transformation initiatives while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise applications and digital services. Develop application architecture roadmaps, standards, and governance frameworks. Design scalable, secure, and resilient application solutions aligned with business requirements. Produce and maintain high-level and detailed solution design documentation. Lead application modernisation and cloud transformation initiatives. Define and enforce software engineering standards, coding best practices, and development methodologies. Design and implement enterprise integration solutions and APIs. Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and third-party vendors to deliver strategic technology solutions. Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assurance activities. Support C