Senior Technical Architect

Unify Talent - IT, Digital & Tech Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Technical Architect for a high-profile government project. The role includes responsibilities such as mapping integrations, supporting architectural design, and producing structured diagrams. Essential skills include proven experience with complex integration landscapes, knowledge of SFTP and API connectivity, and hands-on experience with AWS and Azure tools. Active SC Clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mapping complex integration landscapes with the C4 model or similar frameworks.
• Deep understanding of legacy file-based transfers and modern API-led connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and map existing integrations, documenting data access rules and dependencies.
• Undertake research into specific capabilities of shortlisted native tools.
• Support designing viable architectural patterns for cloud-based systems.

Skills

Mapping complex integration landscapes

Legacy file-based transfers (SFTP)

Modern API-led connectivity (REST, SOAP, Webhooks)

AWS native integration tools

Azure native integration tools

Rigorous software evaluations

Tools

Mulesoft

Boomi

Job description

Initially until end of March + very likely extensions

Our client urgently requires the services of an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join a project team, delivering a high profile Government program.

Active SC Clearance is essential for this role!

Key responsibilities:

• Review and map existing integrations (SFTP and API), documenting data access rules, dependencies, and technical pain points for the C4 diagrams.
• Undertake deep-dive research into the specific capabilities of shortlisted native tools.
• Support the Lead TA in designing viable architectural patterns that align with the Synergy Programme’s cloud-based core system.
• Contribute to the "Pros/Cons" assessment of different technologies, ensuring the evaluation is evidence‑based and technically sound.
• Produce structured diagrams and technical specifications that provide a reliable baseline for department decision‑making.
• Support the final report writing and client playback / show and tells.

Skills and experience for Senior Technical Architect role.

Essential skills:

• Proven experience in mapping complex integration landscapes, specifically using the C4 model or similar structured frameworks.
• Deep understanding of both legacy file‑based transfers (SFTP) and modern API‑led connectivity (REST, SOAP, Webhooks).
• Hands‑on experience with AWS and Azure native integration tools.
• Ability to conduct rigorous software evaluations and compare iPaaS/Middleware solutions (Mulesoft, Boomi, etc.) against business requirements.