Junior Technical Architect

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International invites applications for a Junior Technical Architect to join a major Public Sector programme on a 12-month contract in London. You will work with architects and multidisciplinary teams to analyse technical challenges, develop designs and support architectural decision-making across the delivery lifecycle.

The role involves applying established technologies and patterns while contributing to strategy, roadmaps, governance and assurance within a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to technical architecture or solution design in a complex tech environment.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear architectural designs.
• Experience communicating architecture concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with architecture governance, risk and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary delivery teams and architects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured analysis of technical issues and translate findings into designs.
• Contribute to design discussions and provide architecture patterns.
• Identify opportunities to reuse components and established patterns.
• Communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders and align with other teams.
• Create architecture representations and documentation to gain agreement.
• Support delivery teams using technical designs throughout the lifecycle.
• Adapt designs during delivery and align with strategic roadmaps.

Skills

Technical architecture

Solution design

Stakeholder comms

Architecture governance

Delivery lifecycle

Job description

Job Title: Junior Technical Architect

Location: London - Hybrid

Contract Length: 12 months

Sector: Public Sector

The Role

We are looking for a Junior Technical Architect to join a major Public Sector programme on a 12-month contract.

You will work alongside architects and multidisciplinary technical teams to analyse technical challenges, develop appropriate technical designs and support architectural decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The role will involve working with established technologies and architectural patterns while contributing to wider strategy, roadmaps, governance and assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake structured analysis of technical issues and translate findings into appropriate technical designs and solutions.
• Contribute to design discussions and provide appropriate design patterns.
• Identify opportunities to reuse existing components and architectural patterns.
• Work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and designs.
• Align technical designs with the work being undertaken by other architects and technical professionals.
• Track emerging issues, strategies, roadmaps, architectural patterns and technologies to identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Create and use appropriate architecture representations and documentation to communicate designs and achieve stakeholder agreement.
• Support architectural discussions within multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce technical designs with appropriately managed levels of risk, impact and complexity.
• Provide guidance and support to delivery teams using technical designs throughout the lifecycle.
• Adapt technical designs where required during delivery.
• Work with established technologies and identify appropriate architectural patterns.
• Support the development of technical strategies, visions and roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives.
• Challenge requirements and assumptions where appropriate and identify opportunities to improve the technical strategy.
• Support the implementation of agreed strategies and architectural roadmaps.
• Apply appropriate architectural principles, patterns and constraints to technical designs.
• Work collaboratively with other architects and technical teams to make architectural design decisions.
• Identify and address relevant architectural risks, including business, data and security considerations.
• Engage with architecture governance and assurance processes to support effective management of technical decisions and risks.

Key Experience

• Experience contributing to technical architecture, solution design or technical design within a complex technology environment.
• Understanding of architectural principles, patterns and technical design practices.
• Experience analysing technical requirements and translating them into technical designs or solutions.
• Ability to produce and communicate architecture or technical-design documentation.
• Understanding of architectural risk, governance and assurance.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, developers and other technical professionals.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Understanding of technology strategy, roadmaps and the technology delivery lifecycle.
• Ability to challenge requirements and assumptions constructively and contribute to architectural decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing Technical Architect to gain experience within a complex Public Sector environment while working alongside experienced architecture and technical delivery teams.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award‑winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply.

If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.