Senior Technical Architect

Lorien; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable digital company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Architect to shape the long-term technical direction of their high-scale platform. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week in the office, and offers a competitive salary of £95k plus a 10% bonus. Responsibilities include translating complex needs into tech solutions, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring system performance. The ideal candidate has proven experience in technical architecture and strong knowledge of cloud and microservices.

Benefits

10% bonus

Flexible start times

Collaborative environment

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 in modern environments

Cloud expertise

APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Security frameworks

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

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:

• £95k + 10% bonus + benefits
• 2 days/week in Manchester office
• Flexible start times (7am-10am)
• 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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