Application Architect Permanent | Hybrid, Preston | CMDB | SC cleared We are seeking an Application Architect to lead the application architecture strategy within a complex enterprise environment. In this role, you will define application roadmaps, establish architecture standards, oversee application portfolio management, and ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions. Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and architecture communities, you will drive application modernisation, governance, integration, and long-term technology planning. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at both strategic and technical levels and can influence senior stakeholders while supporting delivery teams. Knowledge of large-scale transformation, application modernisation, or digital change programmes. Responsibilities: Lead the application architecture strategy, defining the vision and roadmap for application solutions across a major business area. Oversee application portfolio management activities, including application rationalisation, lifecycle management, and obsolescence planning. Design and maintain application architecture blueprints aligned to business goals and enterprise standards. Collaborate with business and technical owners to create coherent application roadmaps and investment plans. Ensure application information is maintained accurately within configuration and asset management repositories. Define and enforce integration standards to ensure effective communication between applications, platforms, and services. Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools, providing recommendations to support future business requirements. Provide architectural governance, risk management, and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle to ensure security, performance, and compliance requirements are met. Support, mentor, and develop technical teams on architecture principles and best practices. Monitor industry trends and technology developments to drive continuous improvement and innovation. Tools & Technologies: Enterprise Architecture tools Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) Application Portfolio Management (APM) platforms Architecture modelling frameworks and repositories Enterprise integration technologies Skills & Experience: Proven experience delivering application architecture standards, governance, and strategy within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and portfolio management practices. Experience working with IT governance and architecture frameworks. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience leading, managing, or mentoring technical teams. Understanding of application integration principles and enterprise systems architecture. Experience balancing business requirements with security, regulatory, and operational considerations. Degree in a STEM-related discipline or equivalent experience. Architecture certifications such as TOGAF or similar. IT service management qualifications such as ITIL. Experience using Enterprise Architecture modelling techniques and tools. About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that’s focused on growth, both yours, our clients’, and the sectors we support. You’ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you’ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you’ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You’ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You’re not a contractor - you’re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: or check out our LinkedIn page