Lead Technical Architect: Enterprise IT Strategy & Architecture

Manchester Digital; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major government agency in the UK is looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join their Technical Architecture Team. This role is responsible for creating high-level technical roadmaps and designs to support the IT strategy. Ideal candidates will possess technical architecture experience in AWS, Opentext Documentum, and Pega Platform, along with a strong background in large-scale IT infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary based on location and requires leadership skills for driving technology change. The agency promotes continuous improvement and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Broad IT Infrastructure background at enterprise scale.
• Experience working with AWS, Opentext Documentum, Pega Platform.
• Leadership in driving benefits from infrastructure technologies.
• Understanding of software delivery and hybrid cloud computing.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions regarding IT.

Responsibilities

• Create high-level solution designs and technical roadmaps.
• Provide technical governance for new or updated solutions.
• Deliver technical consultancy throughout service lifecycle.
• Manage requirements with HMRC business areas.

Skills

Technical architecture experience

Customer-focused technology change

Interpersonal skills

Agile methodologies

AWS knowledge

Opentext Documentum knowledge

Pega Platform knowledge

Education

Technical certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Tools

Confluence

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

A major government agency in the UK is looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join their Technical Architecture Team. This role is responsible for creating high-level technical roadmaps and designs to support the IT strategy. Ideal candidates will possess technical architecture experience in AWS, Opentext Documentum, and Pega Platform, along with a strong background in large-scale IT infrastructure. The position offers a competitive salary based on location and requires leadership skills for driving technology change. The agency promotes continuous improvement and offers a collaborative work environment.