Head Of Technical Architecture (G6)

Summer Browning Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning Associates is seeking a Head of Technical Architecture in London on a hybrid site. The role focuses on designing and launching AI-enabled digital product architectures, guiding technical strategy, and building high-performing, cross-location teams.

You will ensure secure, scalable cloud solutions and drive DevOps practices across the program. The candidate will influence senior stakeholders and translate complex tech concepts for non-technical audiences while maintaining delivery

Qualifications

• Experience designing and launching AI-enabled architectures.
• Strong software development and application architecture background.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and open-source tools.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate across audiences.
• Experience leading agile teams across locations.
• Hands-on with modern serverless stacks from frontend to infra.
• Understanding of TDD, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of cloud security architecture and threat modelling.
• Experience shaping technical strategy and standards.

Skills

AI architecture

Cloud technologies

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Serverless tech

TDD

CI/CD

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Head of Technical Architecture on an initial 6 month contract.

Location: London (Hybrid)

NB: Applicants located close to Bristol OR Manchester

Skills and experience required:

• Experience of designing (as well as launching) technical architectures for AI enabled digital products
• A passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever-changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users
• Strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open-source technologies, testing
• An understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations
• Practical knowledge at all levels of the modern serverless technology stacks, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking
• A deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps
• A good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations
• Experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards

NB: Role requires Active SC prior to assignment start date