Lead Technical Architect

Manchester Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital organization is seeking a Lead Technical Architect. The successful candidate will drive technical solutions using modern technologies, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering secure, scalable systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape future business capabilities while mentoring fellow architects and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading complex technical architectures.
• Strong grasp of agile methodologies and DevOps.
• Ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise-wide technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Mentor and coach architects, promoting collaboration.
• Lead projects ensuring performance and security requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Innovation

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Experience in Technical Architecture

SC Clearance

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

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 such as 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.

You will shape and deliver technical solutions across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and strategic goals. You'll drive innovation using modern technologies, balancing immediate delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability.

You'll define technical roadmaps, guide strategic technology choices, and promote continuous improvement. Through clear communication, you'll gain stakeholder buy-in and mentor junior architects, fostering a high-performing architecture community. By embracing emerging trends and best practices, you'll keep the organisation's technical estate flexible, resilient, and future-ready.

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.

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.

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