Welcome to NEXT Technology Sri Lanka, a Tech Hub of NEXT, UK’s leading fashion retailer. Operating from the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking team that provides cutting-edge IT services designed to power Next's global operations. With over 500 stores and Next Online serving customers across 70+ countries, our work supports a truly international retail giant.

At NEXT Technology, you’ll work on exciting, impactful projects that drive exceptional customer experiences, streamline product deliveries, and enhance the in-house systems that keep NEXT at the forefront of retail. Our talented team in Sri Lanka are central to major projects, such as overhauling the financial systems that make NEXT one of the UK’s most lucrative retailers. By joining us, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, innovative team that thrives on challenges and is committed to delivering excellence. You will collaborate closely with NEXT on ambitious projects that push boundaries, all while enjoying a workplace that values growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Start your journey with NEXT Technology today and help shape the future of global retail.

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Job Summary:

As an Application Architect, you will design and document robust and scalable integrations that meet current and future business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements, architect solutions, and manage the handover of specifications to ensure the successful implementation of a new finance system. This position requires excellent problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work unsupervised in a diverse and international environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and Analyse current systems, integrations and environments to establish the best understanding of “as is”.
• Ensure knowledge sharing through documentation aligned with the audience.
• Building and contributing to both high- and low-level design documents for teams with varying experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and developers, to define and refine requirements.
• Design and oversee the handover of software specifications, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards are highlighted.
• Ensure application scalability, security, and performance through effective architecture design and practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in agile development environments to deliver high-quality solution documents within set timelines.
• Identify technical risks and provide mitigation strategies to ensure successful application delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field experience.
• Experience of Architecture Frameworks preferable (e.g., BCS, TOGAF)
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an Architect or equivalent, preferably in a multinational or cross-border environment.
• Strong knowledge of application development methodologies, including software design patterns, frameworks, and technologies.
• Exposure to Microsoft technology stack, especially .NET, Azure & SQL.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, IOC), containerisation (e.g., Docker), Eventing Practices, and microservices architecture is preferable.
• Proficiency in application integration techniques (e.g., RESTful APIs, message queues).
• The role aligns closely with the Finance Modernisation Project, which is implementing the Oracle Fusion Product into Next. Any previous experience with large finance implementations, especially with Oracle Fusion, would be an advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a globally distributed team.