Role Purpose:Strategic leader responsible for the architectural design and development of software applications, ensuring alignment with business/our client''s goals.To lead the design, development, and implementation of software development programmes, ensuring they meet business requirements and are scalable, maintainable, and reliable.You must be able to obtain the Government and/or Police Security levels required in order to meet the operational requirements of the role (no caveats) and as per the requirements stipulated in relevant contracts with our client.Key Responsibilities: Lead the architectural design of software applications Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements Oversee the development and implementation of application solutions Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices Mentor and guide developers Ensure applications are scalable, maintainable, and secure Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies Provide technical leadership and direction to the development team including ensuring they are developed in accordance with our client''s performance development programmes and external qualifications Develop and maintain architectural documentation Ensure applications meet performance, reliability and governance standards Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience in application architecture Proficiency in multiple programming languages Strong under