Technical Architect

Scrumconnect Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Architect to shape architecture for shared components supporting app-based user journeys and digital credentials. You will guide engineering teams, navigate governance forums, and collaborate across government departments and cloud platforms.

The role requires hands-on cloud experience (AWS, GCP or Azure), strong DevOps and design authority capabilities, and the ability to produce high- and low-level designs that align with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large-scale digital services.
• Hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD and modern engineering tooling.
• Experience producing HLDs, LLDs and architecture decision records.
• Confidence taking designs through governance boards and explaining trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in a multi-team or multi-organisation environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the technical architecture of common components supporting app-native journeys and digital credentials.
• Guide the team through technical design authority and governance forums.
• Advise on DevOps tooling best practice and review its implementation with engineers.
• Work across multiple tech stacks, including AWS, GCP and Azure.
• Deliver at scale in a multi-department environment.
• Produce architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, low-level designs and tech stack definitions.
• Work within strategic and enterprise architecture constraints, engaging the wider architecture community when the team needs to move outside them.

Skills

Architecture experience

Cloud platforms

DevOps practices

HLDs & LLDs

Governance & trade-offs

Multi-team env

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

We are looking for a Technical Architect to shape the architecture of shared components that

support app-based user journeys and digital credentials. You will guide engineering teams, take

designs through technical governance, and work across several government departments and

cloud platforms.

What you will do

• Advise on the technical architecture of common components supporting app-native journeys and digital credentials.
• Guide the team through technical design authority and governance forums.
• Advise on DevOps tooling best practice and review its implementation with engineers.
• Work across multiple tech stacks, including AWS, GCP and Azure.
• Deliver at scale in a multi-department environment.
• Produce architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, low-level designs and tech stack definitions.
• Work within strategic and enterprise architecture constraints, engaging the wider architecture community when the team needs to move outside them.

What you will bring

• Proven experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large-scale digital services.
• Hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure), with exposure to the others.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD and modern engineering tooling.
• Experience producing HLDs, LLDs and architecture decision records.
• Confidence taking designs through governance boards and explaining trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in a multi-team or multi-organisation environment.

Desirable

• Experience with mobile app architecture, digital identity or credential services.
• UK public sector experience and familiarity with the GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.