Technical Lead / Architect

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to manage the technical architecture for a record system replacement project. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of complex programmes on time and on budget, while leading technical teams and maintaining quality standards.

Benefits

40 days leave per year

Generous employer benefit contribution

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for the new Record System technical environment.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate architectural and technical risks.
• Quality assure all technical solutions before development.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Risk management

Technical architecture

Leadership

Job description

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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.