Job Description

About The Role

Hippo Digital is a rapidly growing digital consultancy passionate about building and delivering transformative digital solutions for a diverse range of Public and Private sector clients. We are recruiting for a

Senior Technical Architect

to support in our mission. We work at the intersection of strategy, design, and technology to solve complex problems and create lasting value. Our collaborative and agile culture empowers our teams to make a genuine impact.



As a

Senior Technical Architect

at Hippo Digital, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for the design, governance, and delivery of innovative, scalable, and secure technical solutions for our clients. This is a hands-on role where you will be embedded within project teams, leading technical direction and mentoring engineers, while also engaging directly with client stakeholders. You will translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical blueprints and ensure the successful implementation of the architecture you design.



Our solutions empower our customers to build and support secure, scalable, and well-engineered systems beyond traditional boundaries. We leverage deep data insights and continuous innovation to deliver awesome platforms that allow our customers to understand and get the most from their data and digital services. The

Senior Technical Architect

will be a key player in this mission.



Your Role in a Nutshell:


Lead the technical design and delivery of solutions on client projects, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with client business objectives. Work hands-on to define and implement architectural patterns, technologies, and practices within project teams. Mentor and provide technical guidance to senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Collaborate with clients to understand their challenges and translate business requirements into technical architecture. Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices in areas such as security, performance, and accessibility. Support the development of proposals and bids, articulating our technical approach and expertise to potential clients. Represent Hippo Digital's technical excellence in client meetings and workshops.

Skills and experience that you need

Extensive experience as a Technical Architect and Senior Engineer, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, modern digital solutions. Deep hands-on expertise in one or more public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD). Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code principles and tools, with practical experience using Terraform. A strong grasp of different architectural styles (e.g., microservices, serverless, event-driven) and the ability to choose the right pattern for the job. Demonstrable experience working with stakeholders to define and document technical requirements and solution designs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What makes us great

As well as a competitive salary which we're transparent about from the outset, you can also expect a range of benefits:
Contributory pension scheme (Hippo 6% with employee contributions of 2%) 25 days holiday plus UK public holidays Perkbox access for a wide range of discounts Critical illness cover Life assurance and death in service cover Volunteer days Cycle-to-work scheme for the avid cyclists Salary sacrifice electric vehicles scheme Season ticket loans Financial and general wellbeing sessions Flexible benefits scheme with options of: + private health cover
+ private dental cover
+ additional company pension contributions
+ additional holidays (up to an extra 2 days)
+ wellbeing contribution
+ charity contributions
+ tree planting

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Hippo

At Hippo, we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that works for everyone. We understand that having a diverse team unlocks our capacity for innovation, creativity and problem solving. Only by building a community of diverse perspectives, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds can we create an environment where all can contribute and thrive.



We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process that reflects our workplace culture. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer, Mindful Employer, Endometriosis Friendly Employer and a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. Hippo continually strives to remove barriers, provide accommodations and offer reasonable adjustments to ensure equity throughout our practices.


Hi, we're Hippo.

At Hippo, we design with empathy and build for impact. We do this by combining data-informed evidence, human-centred design and software engineering. We're a digital services partner who is genuinely invested in helping our clients thrive as modern organisations. Our delivery methodology is truly agile, from concept to reality, supporting innovation and continuous improvement to achieve your desired outcomes.



We firmly believe that technology should serve humanity, not the other way around. We take a human-centred approach to everything we do because we understand that complex problems require a service design approach. This means understanding how users behave and ensuring our solutions work for them in the real world.



Our combination of data, design, and engineering delivers bespoke digital services that make a positive and meaningful impact on organisations and society. We're confident in our abilities, authentic in our approach, and passionate about what we do. If you're looking for a digital services partner that can deliver real results, let us help you build for the future and make a lasting impact.

Hippo locations

We are headquartered in Leeds and located across the UK in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Bristol. We're on the lookout for top talent nationwide, so don't let location hold you back from applying. We welcome candidates from all over the UK who possess the flexibility to work from any of our locations. Plus, we offer a generous relocation support package of up to 8k to help make your move a smooth one. It's worth noting that, given the dynamic nature of our business, you may be required to work on-site at client locations or from your own home.