Lead Technical Architect

G.Digital; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

G.Digital, in partnership with a world-class technology consultancy, is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to drive architecture across complex software programmes and greenfield projects. You will shape solutions from the ground up and influence strategic direction across multiple clients and technology stacks.

You will lead technical workshops, translate business needs into architecture designs, and mentor engineers while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Design scalable, secure and commercially viable technical solutions that meet client requirements.
• Translate complex business needs into clear architecture designs, roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Lead technical workshops and provide architecture guidance to engineering, delivery and client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture across complex software engineering and transformation programmes.
• Shape solutions from the ground up rather than inheriting legacy platforms.
• Make meaningful technology decisions and influence how solutions are designed and delivered.
• Work with senior client stakeholders, engineers and other architects to turn problems into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Move across different clients, industries and technology stacks.
• Develop other engineers and architects and contribute to the technical community.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Job description

Lead Technical Architect (C#, Python, Java) - £100k | Consultancy | Tech4Good | B-Corp | Edinburgh/ hybrid

G.Digital has exclusively partnered with a world-class technology Consultancy who are looking for multiple Technical Architects.

This isn't a case of inheriting a team or keeping the lights on.

This is a genuine chance to build something from the ground up, shape the offering, influence the strategy and work on greenfield projects

The business

• B-Corp certified
• Top 100 place to work
• Strong reputation and client base already in place
• Significant investment in AI and Data
• New senior leadership team and ambitious growth plans
• culture centred around technical excellence and great engineering

What you'll be doing

• Lead architecture across complex software engineering and transformation programmes
• Shape solutions from the ground up rather than simply inheriting legacy platforms
• Make meaningful technology decisions and have genuine influence over how solutions are designed and delivered
• Work directly with senior client stakeholders, engineers and other architects to turn complex business problems into pragmatic technical solutions
• Move across different clients, industries and technology stacks - no getting pigeonholed into one area
• Help develop other engineers and architects, contributing to the wider technical community

What they're looking for

• Design scalable, secure and commercially viable technical solutions that meet client requirements.
• Coding background (C#, Java or Python)
• Translate complex business needs into clear architecture designs, technical roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Lead technical workshops and provide architecture guidance to engineering, delivery and client stakeholders throughout projects.
• Support pre-sales activity, including solution scoping, technical proposals, estimations and client presentations.

What's in it for you?

Salary up to £100k

Hybrid Working – 2 Days a week in Edinburgh

Lead Technical Architect (C#, Python, Java) - £100k | Consultancy | Tech4Good | B-Corp | Edinburgh/ hybrid