Lead Technical Architect

Home Office; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Office is seeking a Strategic Capability Lead within the UK Home Office Digital: Product, Delivery & Architecture to steer enterprise-wide technical strategies and architectures. You will lead cross-functional teams, align with government priorities, and guide solutions across cloud, AI, IoT, and security-focused platforms.

With senior stakeholder collaboration, you will mentor architects, manage multiple projects, and ensure delivery on time, within budgets, and with robust governance to

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex technical architectures across government or large enterprises.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-government teams and third-party suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of security-by-design and architectural governance.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Oversee design reviews with Secure by Design and governance.
• Coordinate with cross-government teams and external partners.
• Drive digital innovation by evaluating emerging tech.
• Mentor and coach architects for technical excellence.
• Lead delivery of complex systems ensuring performance and security.
• Manage risks, budgets, and timelines across projects.
• Incorporate lessons learned into future strategies.

Skills

Lead architectures

Cross-domain coordination

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

DevOps principles

TOGAF

Mentoring

Security focus

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI

IoT

Blockchain

Job description

Strategic Capability Lead (Home Office Digital) - Product, Delivery & Architecture at UK Home Office

As a Lead Technical Architect, you will drive the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technical solutions that shape our future business capabilities. Leading cross-functional teams, you'll ensure alignment with broader government strategies while guiding solutions around modern technologies like cloud, AI, IoT, blockchain, and more. With a focus on security, agility, and innovation, you'll oversee multiple projects, mentor fellow architects, and collaborate with senior stakeholders. This is a pivotal role for an experienced leader passionate about delivering impactful solutions that support both user needs and organisational goals.

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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.
• Lead 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

• Consistent track record of 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 delivering secure, reliable, and scalable systems within defined time and quality constraints.
• 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.

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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function:

• Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Design
• Government Administration and Technology, Information and Media