Application Architect - 6 months - Wokingham - £525/day - Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect with strong General Electric (GE) domain knowledge to join a global technology services organisation on a 6-month fully office-based contract in Wokingham (5 days per week on-site). The successful candidate will design, develop, and govern enterprise application solutions, combining expertise in application architecture, cloud technologies, system integration, and application modernisation with a deep understanding of GE business processes, industrial operations, asset management, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain enterprise application architecture aligned with business objectives
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing application solutions
• Lead application modernisation and cloud migration initiatives
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Develop architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices
• Design and implement API, microservices, and integration architectures
• Support GE-related applications, platforms, and digital ecosystem integrations
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership to development teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in application development and architecture
• Strong expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Application Modernisation, Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, Integration Frameworks, DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, and Database/Data Architecture
• Experience working with GE business units, industrial systems, or GE digital solutions
• Understanding of GE operational processes, asset management, manufacturing, utilities, or Industrial IoT environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Desirable: experience with GE Digital products such as Predix, APM, Historian, CIMPLICITY, or Proficy; TOGAF, Azure Architect, AWS Architect or equivalent certifications; knowledge of IIoT, SCADA, MES, and OT/IT integration; and experience in Agile and DevSecOps environments

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months
• Rate: £525/day - Inside IR35
• Location: Wokingham (Fully office-based )
• Start Date: ASAP