Senior Application Architect

About this role

Senior Application Architect - Azure, Application Modernisation Why This Role? We're looking for a Senior Application Modernisation Architect to help organisations unlock greater value from their application estate. Working across both pre-sales and delivery, you'll engage directly with customers, shape modernisation strategies, influence technical decisions and help deliver transformational cloud-native solutions. This is an opportunity to combine architecture, consulting and hands-on technical expertise while helping build and grow a rapidly expanding practice.

What You'll Be Doing Lead customer discovery workshops to understand application landscapes, business challenges and transformation goals Shape application modernisation strategies and cloud adoption roadmaps aligned to business outcomes Design modern application solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and cloud-native technologies Support technical sales activities through solution design, proposals, presentations and customer demonstrations Develop Statements of Work including scope, assumptions, delivery approach and effort estimation Conduct application portfolio assessments, dependency analysis and modernisation planning Define migration and transformation approaches using recognised frameworks including 7Rs Provide architectural guidance across modernisation and software development initiatives Collaborate with architects, engineers and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation Contribute to service development, sales enablement content, case studies and solution accelerators What We're Looking For Essential Experience in solution architecture, software development or technical consulting Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure and modern cloud application architectures Knowledge of application modernisation strategies and migration approaches Experience with containers, APIs, serverless architectures, PaaS services and DevOps practices Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations Experience engaging with customers, stakeholders and technical teams Strong communication, presentation and solution design skills Ability to work across multiple customer engagements simultaneously Desirable Experience delivering cloud transformation or digital modernisation programmes Knowledge of application assessment and portfolio analysis methodologies Experience building technical proposals and participating in pre-sales activities Familiarity with enterprise application environments and legacy modernisation challenges Exposure to hyperscaler platforms and emerging cloud-native technologies Desire to progress into a lead architecture or solutioning role Why This Opportunity Stands Out Blend of architecture, consulting and hands-on technical engagement Significant customer exposure and influence on strategic technology decisions Opportunity to work across complex cloud transformation and application modernisation programmes Exposure to modern Azure services, cloud-native development and evolving industry best practices Ability to shape service offerings and contribute to practice growth Clear progression towards lead architecture and solution leadership responsibilities At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves.