Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Technical Architect

to design, develop, and govern enterprise-scale technology solutions that balance performance, security, and service excellence. The role focuses on creating

repeatable architecture patterns

and producing

infrastructure solution designs

that align with strategic business and IT objectives.

This position requires close collaboration with a diverse range of business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment with overall enterprise strategy, compliance standards, and ongoing business transformation. The Technical Architect also plays a key role in providing

architectural assurance

,

quality oversight of peer deliverables

, and

researching emerging technologies

to inform strategic decisions.

Although not a hands-on technical role, this position provides architectural guidance to subject matter experts (SMEs) and contributes to

technology governance

across multiple domains, ensuring sound and future-ready technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop

repeatable architecture patterns

and

infrastructure solution designs

emphasizing security, scalability, and operational excellence. Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to align architecture with enterprise strategy and business objectives. Provide

architectural assurance

for project deliveries and perform

quality reviews

of peer deliverables. Conduct research into emerging technologies, products, and services; prepare

business cases

and present recommendations to the Architecture Design Authority. Collaborate with Solution and Integration Architects to ensure cohesive and aligned IT solution architecture. Participate in technology governance activities, ensuring decisions align with enterprise standards and long-term sustainability. Provide advice and guidance during project implementation to ensure designs are executed as intended.

Required Experience & Capabilities

Broad experience across

enterprise technologies

, having worked in multiple

SME or architecture-focused roles

. Proven ability to

translate business requirements

into secure, reliable, and scalable

technology, service, and security deliverables

. Strong understanding of

IT security

,

risk management

, and compliance in enterprise environments. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present

technical proposals and strategy justifications

to senior stakeholders. Experience designing and supporting

mission-critical infrastructure solutions

across diverse technology stacks. Proven ability to

self-manage workloads

, prioritize tasks effectively, and deliver outcomes independently or within a focused team.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Public Cloud Expertise:

Strong experience with large-scale cloud implementations (preferably

Microsoft Azure

).

Core Technologies:

Exposure to Windows, Linux, Web, Middleware, Database, Security Gateways, LAN/WAN Networking, and

MuleSoft API Management

.

Solution Design:

Experience designing secure, high-performing, and highly available technology solutions with traceable requirements.

Security & Risk:

Applied knowledge of security architecture and risk mitigation within large enterprise environments.

Methodologies:

Familiarity with both

Agile

and

Waterfall

delivery models; understanding of

CI/CD

principles is desirable.

Governance:

Experience working within

highly regulated industries

(e.g., Financial Services) and performing

contractual due diligence

.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels -- from C-suite executives to technical SMEs.

Qualifications

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

TOGAF

or

ITIL

are desirable but not mandatory.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 350.00-400.00 per day

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guildford GU3 3BH