Technical Architect

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking skilled software architects to lead the charge in transforming application architecture and integrating data science into business processes. This role demands a blend of technical expertise and exceptional communication skills, as you will connect clients with internal teams and mentor developers. With a focus on continuous learning and hands-on problem-solving, you will tackle complex challenges while contributing to impactful projects. Join a dynamic environment that values flexibility and growth, and make a difference in the tech landscape.

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 various brands

Referral scheme

Holiday buy/sell options

Electric vehicle scheme

Training and certification support

Qualifications

• Broad technical knowledge and full lifecycle project experience.
• Excellent communication skills to bridge client and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead application architecture changes and cloud migration strategies.
• Ensure product design integrity during rapid evolution.
• Deliver robust interfaces for legacy systems.

Skills

Software Architecture

Cloud Migration

Communication Skills

Data Science Integration

Open Source Technologies

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 and Challenges

• Application Architecture and Cloud Migration: How should our application architecture change, and what supporting infrastructure is needed as we migrate to the Cloud?
• Product Design Integrity: How do we maintain the conceptual integrity of our product design as it rapidly evolves?
• Legacy System Interfaces: How can we quickly deliver robust interfaces for legacy systems to support Agile development teams?
• Data Science Integration: What steps are necessary to integrate data science models into production business processes to unlock data value?

These are the types of questions you’ll be asked by our clients, colleagues, and yourself at BJSS.

BJSS has developed demanding systems using the latest technologies—from an NHS messaging hub to an AWS-based application visualizing global flight paths, and analyzing data to improve fuel efficiency, reduce costs, and environmental impact. Our architects play a central role in managing technical risk and creating business value.

About You

As an Architect, you will leverage your broad technical knowledge, project experience, and communication skills to connect clients with internal teams, including enterprise architects, operations, UX, and developers. You should be comfortable evaluating new Open Source technologies, presenting to CIOs, or troubleshooting critical issues.

You lead by example, mentoring developers and inspiring teams to create innovative software. You have a pragmatic, delivery-focused attitude, are willing to be hands-on, and love technology and continuous learning. Your interest lies in understanding user challenges and helping solve them.

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
• Discounts from various retail, lifestyle, 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 give back through partnerships supporting diversity in tech
• Growth-focused squads and a vibrant social calendar