Technical Architect

Amber Labs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Labs, a UK technology consultancy, is seeking a Technical Architect to review Engineering Standards and Blueprint Standards, identify gaps, and drive alignment across governance and architecture artefacts. The role combines architecture analysis, governance, stakeholder engagement and technical authoring to support a cohesive technology landscape.

The ideal candidate brings senior-level experience, SFIA Level 6, and proven ability to develop architecture recommendations, technical papers

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Technical Architect or equivalent.
• Experience with Engineering Standards and Blueprint artefacts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to analyse governance gaps and produce actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse findings from Engineering Standards and Blueprint Standards sites.
• Identify, document and prioritise architecture and governance gaps.
• Review divergences between engineering standards and Blueprint artefacts.
• Assess business and technical impact of identified differences.
• Develop recommendations and roadmap actions to address identified gaps.

Skills

Architecture governance

Technical standards

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture analysis

Technical writing

Public sector experience

Roadmaps & papers

SFIA Level 6

Job description

Hybrid: Manchester – 1-2 days in office per week

2 Months Initially, Likely Extension

BPSS Eligibility Required

About Amber Labs

Amber Labs is an established UK technology consultancy helping organisations modernise through cloud, engineering, data, AI and user-centred design. We work with government departments, enterprise organisations and highly regulated industries to deliver secure, scalable digital services.

We're looking for an experienced Technical Architect to support a major digital transformation programme.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a dedicated Technical Architect to review the Engineering Standards and Blueprint Standards, identify gaps and areas of divergence, and work with stakeholders to establish greater alignment.

The role will combine architecture analysis, governance, stakeholder engagement and technical authoring, helping to improve consistency across standards and support a coherent and sustainable technology landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse findings from the Engineering Standards and Blueprint Standards sites.
• Identify, document and prioritise architecture and governance gaps.
• Review and assess areas of divergence between engineering standards and Blueprint artefacts.
• Assess the business and technical impact of identified differences.
• Develop recommendations and roadmap actions to address identified gaps.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Conduct stakeholder analysis and engage with technical and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions to understand the rationale and impact of existing standards.
• Support stakeholders in reconciling differences and reaching alignment.
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Technical Authoring

• Provide technical authoring and documentation support where required.
• Produce clear architecture documentation, findings and recommendations.
• Support the development and refinement of standards and Blueprint artefacts.

Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, Lead Architect or equivalent.
• Experience working at SFIA Level 6 or equivalent seniority.
• Strong experience in architecture governance, technical standards and architectural assurance.
• Proven ability to identify and analyse architecture and governance gaps.
• Experience reviewing and reconciling technical standards and architecture artefacts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience producing architecture recommendations, technical papers and roadmaps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• UK Government / public sector experience.
• Experience working with Engineering Standards and Technology Blueprints.
• Experience supporting complex digital transformation programmes.