Senior Application Architect

We’re looking for a senior Application Architect with strong security expertise, or a Security Architect with a solid background in application development, to join our client on a strategic transformation assignment. You will play a key role in establishing a secure development practice within a complex IT environment, acting as a technical authority and change agent who is able to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a mission-critical role for someone who combines technical depth with leadership, communication skills, and a structured approach to security.

Your role & responsibilities

• Design, introduce, and embed secure development practices across multiple development teams

• Coach and support teams in applying security principles in daily development work

• Build the foundations of a long-term secure development program based on recognized frameworks

• Act as project lead during the initial phase, coordinating activities, reporting progress, and managing deliverables

• Define and document security methodologies, standards, and implementation guidelines

• Develop and deliver training sessions on secure development to technical teams

• Review technical designs and architectures and provide expert feedback on infrastructure, software, and methodology

• Set up application security dashboards and define ongoing control mechanisms to improve security maturity

• Create standardized security guidelines and an evaluation matrix for internal and external development initiatives

Technical & methodological environment

You will operate in an environment focused on modern security and development practices, including:

• DevSecOps and Secure Development Lifecycle

• CI/CD security tooling (SCA, SAST, DAST)

• Security frameworks such as SAMM or similar maturity models

• Agile and Lean software development principles

• Quality assurance practices including test-driven development

• Project management methods and reporting practices

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience in large-scale or complex IT environments

• At least 3 years’ experience reviewing application and security architectures

• At least 3 years’ experience implementing SCA, SAST, and DAST tools within CI/CD pipelines

• At least 3 years’ experience in DevSecOps environments

• Strong communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide teams and steer initiatives

• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination abilities

• Service-oriented, results-driven, and accountable mindset

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of ITIL

• Experience with Java, Angular, and Oracle

• Familiarity with web services and service bus technologies

• Knowledge of SAMM or CyFun frameworks