Lead Technical Architect

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy as a Lead Technical Architect, where you'll shape the direction of large-scale systems and ensure high-quality solutions aligning with client needs. This role requires proven leadership and technical expertise in complex system integrations within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Rewards

Flexible Work Options

Learning & Development Budget

Career Growth Opportunities

Wellbeing Package

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading architecture for large-scale systems.
• Experience with application and integration architectures.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Direct architecture strategy and technical assurance for systems.
• Guide clients through integration challenges and compliance.
• Develop technology roadmaps to meet strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership

System Integration

Communication

Security

Education

Relevant technical qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Lead Technical Architect - Leading Consultancy - £80,000 - £100,000

The Role

As Lead Technical Architect, you will be at the forefront of designing, assuring, and integrating large-scale, mission-critical systems. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our clients and supplier teams to set the architectural direction, develop robust technology roadmaps, and ensure the delivery of secure, high-quality solutions that meet strategic objectives. This is more than a traditional architecture role—it’s an opportunity to lead with technical vision and strategic influence, within a collaborative consultancy culture that thrives on innovation and problem-solving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Strategy & Design: Direct the architecture strategy, system design, and technical assurance for secure, enterprise-scale systems.
• Client & Supplier Guidance: Navigate clients through complex integration challenges—from legacy transformations to cloud- deployments.
• Governance & Compliance: Manage architecture governance, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, security protocols) and supplier delivery assurance.
• Collaborative Alignment: Work closely with project, commercial, and delivery teams to align technology with overall business outcomes.
• Future-Proofing: Develop technology roadmaps that keep our architecture ahead of evolving industry demands.

What You Bring

• Proven Leadership: A strong track record in technical leadership and architecting large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Deep Expertise: Extensive experience in application and integration architectures.
• Complex Integration: Proven ability to work with major IT service providers on intricate system integrations.
• Security Savvy: A solid understanding of secure systems delivery and familiarity with industry-standard architecture frameworks and tools.
• Strategic Insight: Experience in tech transformation strategies, project planning, and effective risk management.
• Clear Communication: A confident communicator with a genuine passion for solving challenging technical problems.

Where You’ll Work

• Flexible Options: Choose to work from home or one of our UK offices, including locations in Bristol, Cheltenham, London, and more.
• On-Site Expectations: You will be expected to spend 1-2 days per week at client locations in Farnborough, Winchester, or London.

Security Clearance Requirement

Given the sensitive nature of our projects, candidates must be British and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be eligible for high-level security clearance—if you already hold it, that’s an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

We provide the dynamic agility of a small team paired with the resources and stability of a larger organisation. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and an array of benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary + Performance-Based Rewards
• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy a 37.5-hour workweek with flexi-time and hybrid/home working.
• Learning & Development: Access 5 days of external training per year and a personal development budget.
• Career Growth: Benefit from career coaching, technical guilds, and self-directed progression.
• Wellbeing Package: Receive matched pension contributions, private healthcare, and participation in monthly team socials.

This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to shape the technology that underpins the UK’s most vital systems. If you are an experienced architect ready to secure the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Shortlisting is happening this week, so do not hesitate to apply.

For more information, please contact:

Thomas Garrett

CPS Group

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