Enterprise Application Architect – Contract: Permanent, Full-Time. Location: UK with flexibility for client site travel across NI/UK. Telefónica Tech is growing its Public Sector offering, building a dedicated practice to support public safety organisations across emergency services and critical public safety.Telefónica Tech UK&I is a managed services business and a next-generation solutions provider. We unlock the power of integrated technology by bringing together a unique combination of the best people, the best tech, and the best platforms, across data & AI, cyber security, cloud, business applications and modern workplace. Supported by a dynamic partner ecosystem, we help organisations work smarter, stay safe, and make a real difference every day.And at the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: technology is only ever as powerful as the people behind it. That’s why Belfast is such an important hub for us and our colleagues support health, cloud, cyber security, delivery operations, finance, sales, marketing, business operations, and people.Job overviewWe are recruiting an Enterprise Application Architect to shape the application domain and portfolio strategy for a major Blue Light transformation programme. This role will focus on discovery and modelling of the current landscape with a view to developing roadmaps and optimisation projects to deliver secure, resilient, and compliant applications for emergency services and other critical Blue Light environments. The role will be central to projects involving Command & Control systems, Digital Forensics, and case management platforms but will involve the full portfolio of applications within the domain. Employees at this level are recognised experts in their field; following domain-based enterprise architecture methods they will shape architecture standards, influence design across multiple projects, and engage directly with clients. They are expected to work independently, set direction, and bring thought leadership on application architecture within mission-critical, 24/7 operational environments.Key responsibilitiesDrive the application architecture domain for the programme, building a rich model for application services, usage and technology alignment to agreed architecture principles.Work with service, security and infrastructure architects to design end-to-end Blue Light solutions.Define and maintain application architecture standards, integration patterns, and roadmaps across Command & Control and related systems.Provide design assurance and governance for projects, ensuring compliance with both Telefónica Tech and Blue Light security, evidential integrity, and audit requirements.Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of new application technologies such as AI, automation and cloud-native platforms.Engage with stakeholders and partner organisations to translate complex business needs into secure, scalable, and supportable application designs.Support bids and proposals by shaping solution design, effort estimates and transition plans, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement standards.Mentor project and delivery teams by sharing architecture expertise and transferring skills.Design for resilience, disaster recovery, and operational continuity in systems where zero downtime tolerance is critical.Skills & experienceProven track record as an Enterprise/Application Architect in complex enterprise or public sector environments.Familiar with Enterprise Architecture tooling and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).Strong experience designing and delivering solutions involving Command & Control, Digital Forensics, or other Blue Light applications.Broad knowledge of enterprise application integration, APIs, middleware, and cloud platforms.Experience with technology governance, assurance processes, and solution standards.Strong stakeholder engagement skills; able to clearly communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working with outsourced or managed service delivery models.Familiarity with ITIL processes and project management practices.Knowledge of national systems integration and multi-agency interoperability is desirable.SC or DV clearance is desirable (or eligibility to obtain).Additional informationWe don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for a role, please get in touch.OtherSeniority level: DirectorEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr