Technical Architect

BJSS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJSS seeks a Software Architect in Birmingham to guide application architecture and integrate data science into production. You'll utilize your extensive technical knowledge to mentor teams, oversee hybrid projects, and communicate with clients. This role offers significant opportunities for innovation and professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Health and wellbeing support

Life Assurance (4x salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Discounts from various retail brands

Referral scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification support

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge and experience.
• Full lifecycle project experience.
• Ability to bridge clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Advising on application architecture changes.
• Maintaining conceptual integrity of product design.
• Delivering robust legacy system interfaces.

Skills

Communication

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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We’re looking for software architects with broad technical knowledge, full lifecycle project experience, and excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between client and engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Advising on application architecture changes and supporting infrastructure for cloud migrations.
2. Maintaining conceptual integrity of product design during rapid evolution.
3. Delivering robust legacy system interfaces for Agile teams.
4. Integrating data science models into production processes to unlock data value.

These are the types of questions you’ll address with our clients and colleagues at BJSS.

BJSS has developed demanding systems using the latest technologies, from NHS messaging hubs to AWS-based applications visualizing global flight paths, and analyzing large data sets to improve fuel efficiency, reduce costs, and environmental impact. Our architects manage technical risk and create business value.

About You

You will leverage your broad technical knowledge, full lifecycle project experience, and excellent communication skills to bridge clients and internal teams, including enterprise architects, operations, UX, and developers. You’ll evaluate new Open Source tech, present to CIOs, and troubleshoot critical issues. As a technical leader, you mentor teams, inspire innovation, and balance pragmatism with technical excellence. You love technology, are eager to learn, and genuinely want to solve user challenges.

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance to customize your benefits (pension, healthcare, dental, etc.)
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP, mental health, and more
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office, client site, and WFH
• Discounts from various retail and utility brands
• Referral scheme with unlimited referrals
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certification support, including unlimited O’Reilly access
• Opportunities to engage in diversity initiatives
• Supportive team environment for growth
• Active social calendar with events and outings