Technical Architect

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Architect, where your broad technical knowledge and full lifecycle project experience will bridge the gap between clients and engineering teams. You'll be instrumental in advising on application architecture during cloud migrations and maintaining product design integrity. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, from NHS messaging hubs to AWS applications, while mentoring developers and inspiring delivery teams. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible benefits, a hybrid working model, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and engagement in diversity initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance

Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan

Life Assurance (4x salary)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Discounts from retail and lifestyle brands

Unlimited referral scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certifications

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge and full lifecycle project experience.
• Excellent communication skills to connect clients with teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on application architecture changes during cloud migration.
• Integrate data science models into production processes.

Skills

Software Architecture

Cloud Migration

Communication Skills

Agile Development

Data Science Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Open Source Technologies

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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

• Advise on application architecture changes and infrastructure needs during cloud migration.
• Maintain conceptual integrity of product design amidst rapid evolution.
• Deliver robust legacy system interfaces for Agile development teams.
• Integrate data science models into production processes to unlock data value.

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

BJSS has developed demanding systems using cutting-edge technologies—from NHS messaging hubs to AWS-based applications visualizing global flight paths, analyzing data to improve fuel efficiency, reduce costs, and environmental impact. Our architects are central to managing technical risk and creating business value.

About You

As an Architect, you will leverage your broad technical knowledge, full lifecycle project experience, and excellent communication skills to connect clients with internal teams, enterprise architects, operations, UX, and developers. You’ll evaluate new Open Source tech, present to CIOs, and collaborate on troubleshooting critical issues.

You lead by example, mentor developers, and inspire delivery teams to create innovative software. You balance hands-on involvement with strategic oversight, value learning, and understand user challenges to provide effective solutions.

Some of the Perks

• Flexible benefits allowance—choose how to spend on pension, healthcare, dental, etc.
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan, including 24/7 GP, mental health support, and more.
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model—mix of office, client site, and WFH with flexibility.
• Discounts from retail, lifestyle, and utility brands
• Unlimited referral scheme
• Holiday buy/sell options
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Training and certifications, including unlimited O’Reilly access
• Opportunities to engage in diversity initiatives
• Supportive squad environment for growth
• Active social calendar including town halls, team outings, and family events