Technical Architect

Harvey Nash; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking a Technical Architect in Edinburgh to provide technical leadership for a digital transformation initiative. This role involves defining and governing enterprise architecture while driving the evolution of legacy systems and enabling cloud, AI, and automation adoption. Candidates should possess strong technical leadership skills, knowledge of Oracle databases, and experience with cloud modernisation, particularly with AWS or Azure. The position is vital to ensure the organization achieves its long-term digital vision.

Qualifications

• Strong technical leadership skills including mentoring and guiding teams.
• Knowledge of Oracle databases, including core concepts and licensing.
• Solid understanding of cloud modernisation and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of enterprise-wide architecture.
• Implement strategies to modernise legacy systems safely.
• Design secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures.
• Establish and maintain technical governance standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Oracle databases knowledge

Cloud modernisation (AWS or Azure)

AI and automation enablement

Job description

We are currently seeking a Technical Architect to support our client as part of their ongoing digital transformation initiative.

The role is to provide technical leadership across the digital services teams to ensure a robust, secure, and modern digital landscape aligned with the business strategy. You will define, govern, and communicate enterprise architecture, while driving the evolution of legacy platforms and enabling the safe adoption of cloud, AI, and automation.

Some responsibilities include:

• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-wide architecture, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s strategic aims and long-term digital vision
• Developing and implementing strategies to safely transform and modernise legacy systems
• Designing secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud architectures
• Establishing and maintaining technical governance standards and frameworks
• Support the drive of AI and automation enablement by identifying opportunities across the organisation

I’m looking to speak with candidates who have strong technical leadership ability, including mentoring, guiding, and influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders on architectural decisions. Knowledge of Oracle databases, including core concepts, functionality, and licensing. A solid understanding of cloud modernisation (AWS or Azure) and how these platforms integrate within enterprise environments.