Lead Technical Architect

UK Home Office; Croydon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK Home Office as a Lead Technical Architect to drive innovation and deliver secure, scalable solutions across the organization. In this pivotal role, you will align technical delivery with broader strategies, manage multiple projects, and mentor fellow architects, making a substantial impact on the public sector's technological architecture.

Benefits

Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service)

Flexible working options including hybrid model

Access to training and technical accreditations

Annual bonuses and recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex technical architectures.
• Expertise in Cloud or domains like AI, Infrastructure.
• Strong grasp of agile methodologies and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Oversee design reviews ensuring compliance with governance.
• Mentor and coach architects for technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Innovation

Agile Methodologies

DevOps Principles

Education

Relevant technical degree

Job description

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Join us as a Lead Technical Architect (Chief Technology Office) and shape the future of our enterprise-wide technical landscape. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative solutions using modern technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, and blockchain.

In this pivotal role, you'll align technical delivery with wider government and business strategies, oversee multiple projects, mentor fellow architects, and drive long-term architectural roadmaps. Collaborating with senior stakeholders and external partners, you’ll ensure solutions meet user needs while enabling future agility and growth.

If you're a strategic thinker passionate about impactful architecture and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What you will do?

• Define and maintain enterprise-wide technical strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with broader business objectives.
• Oversee design reviews, incorporating “Secure by Design” principles and compliance with architectural governance.
• Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners to ensure cohesive, integrated solutions.
• Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, embracing best practices, and championing continuous improvement.
• Mentor and coach architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Facilitate the design and delivery of complex systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security requirements are met.
• Manage multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders to address risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future strategies, enabling sustainable, long-term solutions.

What you will bring?

• Proven ability to lead complex technical architectures, championing innovation and best practices.
• Experience working across multiple domains or projects, coordinating with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams.
• Aptitude for anticipating future technologies and aligning solutions with broader strategies and business outcomes.
• Expertise in Either enterprise architecture or technical architecture in Cloud or domains like AI, CRM, Infrastructure etc.
• Strong grasp of agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and design patterns , paired with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, translating complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or guiding other architects or technical professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), 8 public holidays, and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
• Flexible working: Options include full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing, and a hybrid model (minimum 60% on-site).
• Learning and development: Access to training, technical accreditations, and funded qualifications (subject to approval).
• Recognition and inclusion: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

Learn more about our benefits: Benefits - Home Office Careers

Additional Information

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.

Ready to shape the future of secure, innovative technology at scale? Click "Apply" to view the full job description and salary details and join the Home Office in delivering resilient, cutting-edge technical architecture that supports millions across the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Design, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Government Administration

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