Lead Architect

Experis UK; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to oversee the technical architecture of a major platform. The role involves developing scalable, secure, and performance-driven solutions while leading a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have strong hands-on architectural skills and leadership experience. This position offers a day rate of £540 and requires SC Clearance eligibility. The opportunity emphasizes integration of new data-visualization components with existing systems.

Qualifications

• Must blend hands-on architectural experience with leadership skills.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance is necessary.
• Proven capability in managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles.
• Conduct architectural reviews and maintain documentation of decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Hands-on architectural expertise

Stakeholder management

Scalability

Security measures

Performance optimization

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Architect

Location: Remote

Start Date: Estimated 19 January 2026

Clearance: SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Day rate: £ 540

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands‑on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Leadership

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance.
• Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions.

Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems.