Technical Architect

Our client is a leading technology consultancy delivering one of the UK's most significant public sector digital transformation programmes. This high-profile initiative is focused on developing a next-generation trade platform that will underpin critical national services for years to come. 

The programme involves a large-scale systems integration environment built on a service-oriented architecture (SOA), combining bespoke software development with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions within a hybrid AWS cloud ecosystem. With a multidisciplinary team of over 90 professionals already in place, you'll be joining a mature, collaborative programme with strong governance and clear delivery objectives. 

To be successful, you'll have a proven track record of designing and delivering technical solutions from complex business requirements, alongside strong experience with architecture frameworks, governance processes, and artefacts such as solution designs, UML models, and design authority submissions. You'll also bring hands-on technical knowledge of Java (17/21), XML, JSON, relational databases, and AWS services including EC2, EKS, S3, RabbitMQ, and IBM MQ. 

Experience with Jira and Confluence is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. 

If you're looking to play a key role in a high-impact programme with national significance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. 

Working Patterns and location – Remote – 1 day per month on site

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technical solutions that align with business objectives and programme requirements.

• Transform complex business and operational needs into robust, scalable architecture designs.

• Develop, maintain, and take ownership of high-quality solution architecture documentation and deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with established architectural frameworks, standards, and governance processes, including Design Authority reviews.

• Collaborate effectively with both technical specialists and business stakeholders, providing clear communication at all levels.

• Support the integration of bespoke applications and COTS solutions within a hybrid-cloud technology landscape.

• Produce and contribute to key architecture artefacts, including UML diagrams, solution designs, and governance submissions.

• Work as part of a large, multidisciplinary programme team, partnering across technical and business workstreams to drive successful delivery.

• Extensive experience working as a Technical Architect, delivering complex and large-scale technology solutions.

• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and methodologies, including IBM Architectural Thinking or equivalent approaches.

• Proven ability to develop comprehensive solution designs, architecture documentation, and supporting governance artefacts.

• Practical experience with Java (17/21), including a solid understanding of XML, JSON schemas, and data modelling principles.

• Knowledge of AWS cloud technologies, including services such as EC2, EKS, S3, RabbitMQ, and IBM MQ.

• Proficiency with delivery and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and UML modelling platforms.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

• Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of how technology solutions support wider business goals and outcomes.

• Experience working on large-scale Systems Integration (SI) delivery programmes.

• Familiarity with SOA architecture and hybrid-cloud environments.

• Experience working with relational databases in an enterprise solution context.

• Background working in or alongside public sector digital transformation programmes.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. 

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary. 

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