We're looking for an experienced Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in defining and delivering the technology strategy that underpins our products, platforms and future innovation.
If you're passionate about modern architecture, cloud technologies, AI-enabled development and building high-performing technical teams, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Peppy healthcare App and generous holiday entitlement.
Ideal Location
Stokenchurch, United Kingdom, HP14
The Role
This is a highly influential role, combining technical leadership, architectural design and people development. You'll work across a diverse technology landscape, partnering with internal stakeholders, customers, development teams and external partners to create scalable, secure and future-ready solutions that drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Defining and maintaining technical architecture, roadmaps and solution designs aligned to business strategy.
- Translating business requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable technical solutions.
- Providing technical leadership and architectural governance across development teams and projects.
- Leading architectural reviews, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
- Championing modern engineering practices, cloud-native development, DevSecOps and AI-assisted development tools.
- Working with development partners to scale technical delivery capability in line with business demand.
- Evaluating and recommending emerging technologies, tools and frameworks.
- Collaborating with stakeholders, customers and suppliers to deliver effective solutions.
- Mentoring and supporting developers, helping build capability and adherence to technical standards.
- Creating proof of concepts and driving innovation to enhance existing products and develop new capabilities.
About You
You'll be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a passion for solving complex business challenges through technology.
- Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect or similar senior technical leadership role.
- Strong software engineering background with experience across multiple technology stacks.
- Experience with technologies such as .NET, Salesforce, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), APIs, microservices and modern web/mobile applications.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and legacy system modernisation.
- Experience working within Agile, DevOps and CI/CD environments.
- Solid knowledge of security, infrastructure and application architecture principles.
- Experience promoting secure-by-design development and DevSecOps practices.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
- Relevant certifications including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.
- Experience leading distributed teams and third-party development partners.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
What's in It for You?
- Competitive Salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office)
- Generous Holiday Package: Recoup with 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, extending by one day each year of service up to a generous 31 days with the flexibility to buy and sell holiday days.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with a generous pension plan
- Dedicated days for giving back to the community through charitable activities.
- Perks at Work: Access to a wide range of discounts including my gym discounts
- Peppy: Confidential access to expert health support across areas like fertility, menopause, pregnancy, and more.
- DIGICARE+ App: Enjoy convenient access to second opinions from doctors, personalised counselling sessions and expert nutritionist advice.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave