Technical Architect in Newcastle upon Tyne

Energy Jobline ZR; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Charitable leave (3 days)

Training & global network access

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a technology and innovation team delivering complex solutions across public and private sectors. The role is hands-on, customer-facing, and involves shaping technical architecture and influencing key technology decisions.

You will work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translate requirements into designs, apply design patterns, provide leadership, and mentor wider teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Technical Architecture role.
• Able to translate requirements into actionable designs.
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and apply technical architecture requirements for complex solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into design documentation.
• Make decisions on technology, infrastructure, networks and security.
• Apply established design patterns and architectural principles.
• Work hands-on with relevant technology stacks across projects.
• Collaborate with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Lead solution reviews and technical governance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to wider teams.

Skills

Technical Architecture

Stakeholder communication

Design patterns

Solution governance

Job description

Job DescriptionTechnical Architect Newcastle Location: Newcastle upon TyneWorking Pattern: Hybrid minimum 3 days per week in the Newcastle officeSalary: Up to £66,000Were looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join a technology and innovation team delivering complex solutions across private and public sector environments.This is a hands-on, customer-facing opportunity where youll help shape technical architecture, influence key technology decisions and work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Role

• Define and apply technical architecture requirements for complex solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear design documentation.
• Make informed decisions around technology, infrastructure, networks and security.
• Apply established design patterns and architectural principles.
• Work hands-on with relevant technology stacks across projects.
• Collaborate with customers, technical teams and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to solution reviews and technical governance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to wider teams.

Essential Experience

• Strong experience working in a Technical Architecture role.
• Ability to distinguish between functional and non-functional requirements.
• Strong knowledge of design patterns and architectural principles.
• Experience translating requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in at least one of the following: DevOps environmentsEnterprise software developmentFunctional and non-functional testingTechnical leadership / SME responsibilitiesPresenting solutions to governance boards or senior/C-suite stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Assessing new technologies and approaches for project applicability.
• Experience conducting solution and architecture reviews.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior technical professionals.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, youll need to be willing to undergo a Security Clearance process, requiring 5+ years of UK address history at the point of application.

Whats on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• 3 additional days' leave for charitable work.
• Access to training and a global network of technology experts.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across high-impact public and private sector projects.