Lead Technical Architect

Anson Mccade; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Lead Technical Architect to drive the architecture of complex systems in the UK public sector. This role involves leading architectural vision, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders, while offering flexible working conditions and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Pension

Private health

Social events

Self-directed career growth

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in application and integration architectures.
• Significant experience with systems integration and supplier delivery assurance.
• Knowledge of secure systems, governance frameworks, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading architectural vision and technical strategy across enterprise-scale programmes.
• Guiding and mentoring client teams through complex design decisions.
• Acting as a bridge between business, architecture, and delivery.

Skills

Application and integration architectures

Systems integration

Supplier delivery assurance

Secure systems

Architectural methods

Communication of architectural documentation

Complex and fast-paced environments

High-level UK security clearance

Job description

Lead Technical Architect
£up to £100,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London) Type: Permanent

Role: Lead Technical Architect - Integration & Solution Delivery
Work Type & Location: Hybrid | Choice of 6 UK offices including London, Bristol, Cheltenham - or fully remote
Role Type: Permanent £90,000 to £100,000
Start Date: ASAP

We're hiring for a Lead Technical Architect to join a specialist consultancy team solving real-world, mission-critical challenges across the UK public sector. You'll be driving the design and assurance of complex systems and integrations at the core of national programmes, collaborating with suppliers, stakeholders, and senior client teams to define technical direction and ensure successful delivery.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading architectural vision and technical strategy across enterprise-scale programmes
• Ensuring supplier solutions meet technical, commercial, and security standards
• Guiding and mentoring client teams through complex design decisions
• Aligning solution delivery with business outcomes and governance frameworks
• Defining roadmaps, supporting tenders, and influencing technology transformation
• Acting as a bridge between business, architecture, and delivery

What We're Looking For:

• Deep expertise in application and integration architectures
• Significant experience with systems integration and supplier delivery assurance
• Experience with secure systems, governance frameworks, and compliance (GDPR, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of architectural methods, tools, and transitional strategies
• Ability to create and communicate clear architectural documentation and roadmaps
• Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Eligible for high-level UK security clearance

What You'll Get:

• Flexible working
• Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits
• Pension, private health, social events & more
• Self-directed career growth in a collaborative, inclusive team environment

Interested in being part of a high-impact, technically exciting environment where architecture genuinely drives outcomes?

Reference: AMC-AQU-LTA

Postcode: SP1

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