Technical Architect

develop; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

develop is seeking a Digital Architect – Network & Infrastructure to act as the technical authority for enterprise network architecture, leading design and governance across large-scale digital infrastructure in the UK. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions aligned with transformation initiatives and organisational strategy.

Responsibilities include creating roadmaps, providing governance, and mentoring teams to

Qualifications

• Experience designing and governing enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Proven leadership and architecture governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and lifecycle management of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Define roadmaps and solution architectures for digital transformation.
• Provide governance and architectural decision-making across projects.
• Produce architecture documentation and evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure compliance with information security and enterprise standards.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

Wireless networking

Data centre design

Security architecture

Tech leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Digital Architect – Network & Infrastructure

Serving as the technical authority for enterprise network and communications architecture, leading the design, evolution, and governance of large-scale digital infrastructure.

Partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient network solutions aligned with organisational strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Led the architecture, design, and lifecycle management of enterprise network and communications infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Defined technical roadmaps and solution architectures supporting digital transformation, business growth, and operational resilience.
• Translated complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions.
• Acted as the technical authority for network architecture, providing governance, design assurance, and architectural decision-making across strategic projects.
• Designed enterprise networking solutions spanning campus, data centre, wireless, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborated with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated, future-ready technology solutions.
• Produced architecture documentation including solution designs, technical specifications, options appraisals, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
• Evaluated emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and service optimisation.
• Led technical consultancy, providing expert guidance on infrastructure strategy, risk management, security, scalability, and operational support.
• Supported project delivery through architecture reviews, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
• Contributed to vendor selection, procurement activities, technical evaluations, and budget planning for strategic infrastructure investments.
• Ensured compliance with information security, governance, data protection, and enterprise architecture standards.

Core Technologies & Expertise

• LAN/WAN, Wireless & Data Centre Networking
• Network Security & Infrastructure Design
• Network Monitoring & Management
• Solution Design & Technical Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• Technical Documentation & Architecture Standards