Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect

4Recruitment Services; Halstead; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to design and deliver modern IT solutions. The candidate will manage systems lifecycles and work on cloud infrastructure, with significant opportunities for professional growth. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring one day per week in the office, along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure is essential.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, with Azure as essential.
• Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of network environments.
• Support the Digital Strategy and transition to the Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Lead the Technical Design Authority and provide technical support.

Skills

Management of full systems lifecycles

Microsoft Azure

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect

Colchester Essex | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £48,245 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client's cloud‑based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud‑based and on‑premises network environments
• Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA)
• Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client's SaaS policy
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial)
• Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme

To find out more information please contact Lily (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.