Senior Technical Architect

Lorien; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior Software Architect to help shape its architectural strategy. The role involves translating business needs into scalable solutions, designing system architecture, and evaluating new technologies. This position requires considerable experience in technical architecture and collaboration with stakeholders. Offering a hybrid work model, this position emphasizes innovation and strategic impact on the company’s success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect in modern environments.
• Strong grasp of cloud, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and security frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into scalable tech solutions.
• Design and document architecture across systems and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and manage vendor relationships.
• Ensure performance, security, and alignment with business goals.

Skills

Technical architecture

Cloud technologies

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Security frameworks

Communication

Job description

Job Ref

BBBH167878_1758707695

Date Added

September 24th, 2025

Consultant

Senior Software Architect - Manchester (Hybrid)

Help shape the long-term technical direction of a high-scale, low-latency platform used by millions across the UK and US.

Role Highlights:

• 2 days/week in Manchester office
• Strategic role reporting to the CTO
• Drive simplification, scalability, and innovation across enterprise architecture

The Company:

This is a well-established, high-traffic digital business operating at national and international scale, with millions of daily users across the UK and US. The organisation runs a proprietary, real-time transactional platform that demands high availability, low latency, and robust scalability. With a strong focus on performance engineering, cloud-native architecture, and continuous delivery, the tech function is central to business success.

The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, modernising its architecture and consolidating legacy systems into a more unified, service-oriented ecosystem. It offers a collaborative environment where technical leadership is valued, and architects play a key role in shaping long-term direction, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving innovation across the stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate complex business needs into scalable tech solutions
• Design and document architecture across systems and platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies and manage vendor relationships
• Ensure performance, security, and alignment with business goals

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect in modern environments
• Strong grasp of cloud, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, and security frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Contact: Philip Boltt at Lorien Global

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