Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Technical Architect

to design and implement robust, secure, and scalable technology solutions across hybrid and on-premises environments. The role focuses on creating

repeatable architecture patterns

, producing

infrastructure solution designs

, and ensuring

architectural assurance

across multiple technology domains.

The position requires close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders to ensure that architecture aligns with enterprise strategy, governance standards, and evolving business needs. This role also involves contributing to technology research, developing business cases for emerging solutions, and providing design assurance for project deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

Produce all architectural deliverables as part of the defined development methodology. Identify architectural, technical, and security risks; manage mitigation activities with relevant stakeholders. Ensure architecture decisions, divergences, and risks are clearly communicated and agreed upon. Create repeatable architecture patterns and infrastructure solution designs with a strong emphasis on

security

,

service reliability

, and

compliance

. Lead and provide technical direction to other solution architects and SMEs. Conduct architectural assurance and quality reviews of peer deliverables to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Research and evaluate emerging technologies and services, developing business cases and presenting recommendations to the Architecture Design Authority. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Solution and Integration Architects, to ensure seamless delivery of IT solutions. Provide architectural support and guidance to DevOps teams and Agile delivery squads. Maintain alignment of the technology landscape with enterprise target architecture and drive system modernization or retirement as appropriate.

Skills & ExperienceTechnical & Architectural Expertise

Demonstrated experience architecting and documenting solutions across

hybrid cloud

and

on-premises

environments, including integration with legacy systems. Proven track record in

infrastructure solution design

, ensuring security, scalability, and performance in complex enterprise settings. Strong exposure to

large-scale public cloud implementations

(preferably

Azure

). Hands-on experience with

core technologies

, including Windows, Linux, Middleware, Databases, Web technologies, Security Gateways, LAN/WAN Networking, and

MuleSoft API Management

. Deep understanding of

security and risk management

principles and their application in architecture. Experience working in

highly regulated industries

(e.g., Financial Services) preferred. Familiarity with

DevOps

,

Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD)

, and both

Agile

and

Waterfall

delivery methodologies.

Leadership & Governance

Experience leading

architectural design authorities

, working within enterprise governance frameworks and portfolio management structures. Ability to define and enforce architecture standards, ensure design assurance, and provide governance across multiple technology domains. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage from

C-suite to technical delivery teams

. Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technology, service, and security deliverables.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled in preparing and presenting technology strategies and business cases to senior stakeholders. Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and deliver high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Degree or HND in Information Technology (or equivalent professional experience). Professional certifications such as

TOGAF

or

ITIL

are desirable but not mandatory. Applied knowledge of

Open Agile Framework (Open.org)

is advantageous.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 80,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guildford GU3 3BH