Digital Workplace Technology Architect

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent water services provider in the UK is seeking a Technology Architect to define and govern the architecture of core platforms. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the platforms are secure, reliable, and aligned with enterprise strategy. Responsibilities include designing integration patterns, owning the Digital Workplace strategy, and embedding governance in operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in enterprise-scale platforms, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Benefits

Private healthcare and physiotherapy

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Great discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Significant experience architecting and governing enterprise-scale technology platforms.
• Deep knowledge in Digital Workplace enterprise technology domain.
• Strong experience in integration design and interoperability across multiple technologies.
• Proven ability to embed governance, compliance, and data management in operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Digital Workplace platform architecture blueprints.
• Embed robust governance aligned with cyber security and data governance.
• Design integration and interoperability patterns across IT and OT.
• Own the Digital Workplace technology strategy and lifecycle management.

Skills

Enterprise-scale technology platforms

Digital Workplace technology domain

Integration design

M365 products

Governance and compliance

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

At Anglian Water, we're driving digital transformation to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions. As a Technology Architect, you'll define and govern the architecture of our core platforms—ensuring they're secure, reliable, and strategically aligned. This role is pivotal in enabling business transformation by providing clear standards, patterns, and frameworks that accelerate safe and compliant product delivery.

What you will be doing

• Define and maintain Digital Workplace platform architecture blueprints aligned to enterprise strategy and target architectures.
• Embed robust governance in line with cyber security, data governance, and service operations policies.
• Design integration and interoperability patterns that connect platforms and remove silos across IT and OT environments.
• Enable self‑service adoption through reusable frameworks, templates, and reference architectures.
• Own the Digital Workplace technology strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management—planning upgrades, replacements, and reducing technical debt.
• Monitor and improve platform health, performance, and observability, consolidating technologies where appropriate.
• Champion Health & Safety standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience architecting and governing enterprise‑scale technology platforms.
• Deep knowledge in Digital Workplace enterprise technology domain.
• Strong experience in integration design and interoperability across multiple technologies.
• Strong experience architecting and governing M365 products including Power Platform.
• Proven ability to embed governance, compliance, and data management in Digital Workplace platform operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience; relevant certifications desirable.

What's in it for you

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy.
• Competitive pension scheme—Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined).
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits and working culture.
• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Great discounts and perks.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we're a Disability Confident employer.