Software Technical Architect

identifi Global Resources; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative technology team

Job summary

identifi Global Resources is seeking a Technical Architect in Milton Keynes to shape the future of secure SaaS platforms and cloud applications. You will design and deliver innovative solutions while working closely with developers and stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in designing SaaS applications and solid implementation skills in Microsoft Azure. Join a collaborative team and take on meaningful projects that influence technical direction.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing SaaS and cloud-based application architectures.
• Solid Microsoft Azure architecture and implementation experience.
• Expertise in software development and technical solution design.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud-native and SaaS-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Produce technical designs, specifications and architecture documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

SaaS application design

Microsoft Azure architecture

Software development

.NET and Angular expertise

Security and identity management

Job description

Technical Architect (Azure & SaaS Applications)

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Shape the future of secure SaaS platforms and cloud applications! We're partnering with a growing business transformation consultancy that helps organisations deliver lasting change through technology, people and process. Their teams work across government, defence, national security and commercial sectors, supporting clients and products through digital transformation, software engineering, cloud adoption, cyber security and organisational change.

As part of continued growth, they're looking for a Technical Architect with strong Azure and SaaS application experience to join their technology practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work across secure cloud environments, modern SaaS platforms and digital products, helping translate business requirements into scalable, secure and practical technical solutions. You'll work closely with developers, technical leaders and stakeholders to shape solution designs, improve engineering practices and support the delivery of high-quality cloud-based applications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and deliver cloud-native and SaaS-based solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Produce technical designs, specifications and architecture documentation.
• Define secure, scalable and resilient application architectures.
• Work closely with software engineering teams to guide implementation and technical decision-making.
• Promote DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and automation strategies.
• Support architecture governance, technical reviews and solution assurance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and support developers and junior technical practitioners.
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and architectural challenges.
• Contribute to the evolution of platforms, products and cloud capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience designing SaaS and cloud-based application architectures.
• Solid Microsoft Azure architecture and implementation experience.
• Strong background in software development and technical solution design.
• Expertise across .NET, Angular, SQL Server software

And experience with

• Security and identity management
• High availability and resilience
• Performance optimisation
• Monitoring and operational support
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Work on meaningful and technically challenging projects.
• Help shape modern SaaS products and cloud platforms.
• Influence technical direction and architecture decisions.
• Join a collaborative, highly skilled technology team.
• Gain exposure to secure environments across government, defence and commercial sectors.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and career growth.

If you're a Technical Architect, Solution Architect or Lead Developer with strong Azure and SaaS experience, and you're looking for a role where you can influence architecture while remaining close to engineering delivery, we'd love to hear from you.