Richard Hodges
Buckingham,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Experienced professional specialising in application design, technical roadmaps, and microservices architecture. Demonstrates expertise in cloud platform adoption, solution development, and application integration, leveraging advanced skills in Java/Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Kafka. Proficient in cloud architecture and database management with a proven track record of delivering scalable and efficient solutions. Committed to driving innovation through cutting-edge technologies while aligning technical strategies with business objectives.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Technical Architect
Highbourne Group
Northampton, Northamptonshire
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Concentrated on enhancing and broadening corporate integrations platform utilised for servicing web, mobile, and other businesses.
Technical Architect / Development Director
Impero Software
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw application designs and brought improvements to existing developments.
- Developed a technical roadmap for capabilities and features highlighted by product owners.
- Promoted to Development Director while retaining technical architecture responsibilities.
- Provided technical guidance to SCRUM teams, managed the senior development team, and produced technical architecture solutions.
Senior Technical Architect
Inspired Entertainment
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Designed and developed extensions to existing products, including supporting microservices.
- Worked on designs for an automated product sandbox environment for new customers.
Technical Architect
Office Depot EU
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Designed robust and cost-effective solutions, performed vendor assessments, and set the strategy and vision for the technical and system landscape.
- Drove the adoption of new initiatives, including the use of cloud platforms and microservices.
Architect & Technical Lead
Research-Research Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Defined architecture direction/strategy, designed robust solutions, and managed DevOps and delivery of new products.
Senior Development Engineer
Blinkbox Music
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Developed a new Windows 8 Phone application and Sonos music service.
- Documented architecture/design and mentored team members.
Senior Technical Lead
Cognito Mobile
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Developed Middleware infrastructure and components for Mobile FieldForce Management application.
- Led a team of developers and set design and development standards.
Web Systems Design Team Leader
Bupa
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Led the Web Systems Design team, produced solution outlines, and reviewed application architectures and code deliveries.
Senior Design and Development Consultant
Bank of New York
11.2007 - 09.2009
- Designed and developed a system for managing and administrating client assets.
Development Team Leader
Anite
01.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Software Developer
Activiti
01.2002 - 01.2005
Software Engineer Consultant
Parsec Systems Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2002
Systems Developer
Electronic Data System (EDS)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Software Engineer (University Placement)
Novartis
01.1996 - 01.1997
Software Engineer
Molen Industrial Weighing Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent 09.1994 - 07.1998
BTEC HNC - Computer Studies
North East Worcestershire College
Redditch, Worcestershire 09.1992 - 07.1994
BTEC OND - Computer Studies
North East Worcestershire College
Redditch 09.1990 - 07.1992
Skills
- Application design
- Technical roadmap
- Microservices architecture
- Cloud platform adoption
- Solution development
- Cloud architecture
- Application integration
- Java / Spring Boot
- Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible
- Kafka
- Databases
Certification
TOGAF certified, 132844
Accomplishments
- Lead Designer/Developer for a new Wealth Management solution for a leading US Custodian, successfully managing a £3bn book of business for Barclays Wealth.
- Developed and delivered multiple applications for Newton, including an online ISA/OEIC application.
- Led the development team to deliver a new Integrated Children's Protection System for local councils and social workers.
- Designed, developed, and released the Blinkbox music service for Sonos devices.
- Migrated an eCommerce SAP platform to the new Cloud Commerce environment offered by SAP.
- Set the future direction of cloud development and microservice infrastructure on a cloud platform for Office Depot.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 10/28/72
Timeline
Senior Technical Architect
Highbourne Group
06.2024 - 08.2025
Technical Architect / Development Director
Impero Software
01.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Technical Architect
Inspired Entertainment
11.2021 - 01.2023
Technical Architect
Office Depot EU
11.2017 - 11.2021
Architect & Technical Lead
Research-Research Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Development Engineer
Blinkbox Music
04.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Technical Lead
Cognito Mobile
09.2011 - 04.2013
Web Systems Design Team Leader
Bupa
09.2009 - 09.2011
Senior Design and Development Consultant
Bank of New York
11.2007 - 09.2009
Development Team Leader
Anite
01.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Software Developer
Activiti
01.2002 - 01.2005
Software Engineer Consultant
Parsec Systems Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2002
Systems Developer
Electronic Data System (EDS)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Software Engineer (University Placement)
Novartis
01.1996 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
Staffordshire University
09.1994 - 07.1998
BTEC HNC - Computer Studies
North East Worcestershire College
09.1992 - 07.1994
Software Engineer
Molen Industrial Weighing Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1994
BTEC OND - Computer Studies
North East Worcestershire College
09.1990 - 07.1992
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