Technical Architect (Mendix)

Inspire People; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

Join a global IT services and consulting leader and play a pivotal role in shaping solutions for a world-renowned engineering company at the forefront of innovation. You will be leading the design and delivery of Mendix applications across multiple projects that directly impact thousands of internal users and external customers. Hybrid working from Derby, base salary up to £85,000 plus bonus and benefits.

About the role:

Working alongside Mendix developers, Lead Developers, Business Analysts, and Consultants, you will have an opportunity to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of Mendix-based applications across multiple projects. This team supports thousands of internal users and external customers using Mendix applications and has built a wide portfolio of Mendix solutions from significant digital transformation initiatives. There will be no shortage of varied and interesting projects to build and stretch your Mendix skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of Mendix-based applications across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into detailed application designs and Mendix model structures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices are followed in low-code development.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce Mendix standards to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability of applications.
• Integrate Mendix solutions with other enterprise systems and APIs, ensuring seamless functionality and data flow.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform capabilities.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve performance issues in Mendix applications.

Essential skills:

• Mendix Advanced or Expert Certification.
• Experience in Mendix application development, including architect role.
• Deep knowledge of the Mendix platform (i.e., microflows, pages, entities, deployment models).
• Strong expertise in integrating Mendix with third-party systems using REST, SOAP APIs, or OData.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to Mendix Studio Pro's advanced features like workflows, native mobile development, and offline capabilities.
• Knowledge of database design and optimization (SQL/NoSQL).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable skills:

• Hands-on experience with Mendix Marketplace components and reusable modules.
• Knowledge of custom widgets and JavaScript/Java integrations in Mendix.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Mendix deployment strategies.
• Experience of working with customers in the Aerospace and/or Manufacturing industry.

Benefits:

Organisation is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally.

• Alongside base salary of £80,000-£85,000, you will receive an annual bonus of up to £10,000.
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution; previous pension can be transferred.
• Fully funded training programs.
• Private medical insurance (including dental & eye care and pre-existing conditions covered).
• Life assurance & Income protection.
• Car Lease Schemes (including Jaguar Land Rover discounts).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Additional benefits including GAYE (Give as you Earn), Staff discounts for groceries, utilities, electronics, and Employee Assistance Programme (Family/Finances/Mental wellbeing).

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing:

You will find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Their diversity, inclusion, and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion, and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events, and the organisation sponsors the London Marathon.

Further information:

• This role is on a hybrid office/home working model; you will need to commute to the Derby office for a minimum of 3 days/week.
• There is no sponsorship provided for this vacancy.

If you're an IT professional with a solid foundation in Architecture and Mendix-based applications, ready to tackle complex challenges and make a tangible impact on a massive user base across diverse projects, then apply now or contact Zymante Gintalaite in complete confidence.