Technical Lead / Architect

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Technical Lead / Architect to oversee a major Record System replacement project. You will manage technical architecture, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure successful project delivery while enjoying benefits like up to 40 days leave annually and a generous employer contribution.

Benefits

40 days leave per year

Generous employer benefit contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in the Education sector preferred.
• Proven track record with complex IT systems.
• Strong experience in multi-system SaaS environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the technical environment.
• Manage and mitigate architectural risks.
• Quality assure all technical solutions.

Skills

Technical architecture

Collaboration

Risk management

Job description

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Client:

Eutopia Solutions

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technical Lead / Architect

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to manage and control the technical architecture for a major new Record System replacement project where our client is moving to a new supplier SaaS platform. Reporting to the Programme Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of this complex programme on time and on budget.

You would be part of a dedicated team created for the delivery of this programme, collaborating with IT Services and other key stakeholders.

Our client has a unique user base of in excess of 30,000 and this programme is part of a wider reaching transformation initiative.

In addition to the salary offered there are a number of attractive benefits which include, amongst others, c 40 days leave per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and a generous employer benefit contribution.

You will collaborate to with key stakeholders to transform high-level business requirements into robust technical solutions, while owning architectural risks and ensuring the application of best practices across the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and operational planning to define the technical environment of the new Record System.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate architectural and technical risks.
• Ensure non-functional requirements are achievable and met.
• Quality assure all technical solutions, approving them as fit for purpose before development.
• Provide leadership for technical personnel including integration, testing, and reporting teams.
• Guarantee robust architecture and seamless integration with enterprise-wide systems.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience within the Education sector would be preferred
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT systems.
• Strong experience with technical architecture, preferably in large-scale, multi-system SaaS environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams delivering integrations, testing, and reporting functions.
• Excellent collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage risks and ensure quality standards are maintained.

Our client is based in Hertfordshire but may accommodate flexible working arrangements for the right individual.