Digital Technical Architect Senior
Posted 1 day ago by Allen Lane
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Digital Technical Architect is a senior-level contract position focused on shaping system design and integration, particularly with Microsoft 365 and Azure technologies. The role involves leading technical reviews, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals while promoting secure and scalable solutions. The architect will work within a supportive community to drive innovation and best practices across multiple projects. This position offers opportunities for professional development and global impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on system design, especially around Microsoft 365 (M365), Azure, Intune, and mobile device management
- Guide integration planning and ensure designs are secure and scalable
- Oversee the quality and consistency of services and systems
- Explore opportunities to align systems and services across government
- Mentor technical teams and support fellow architects
- Help shape and implement the overall technology roadmap
- Design systems with a focus on user needs, security, and business goals
- Lead on technical reviews and ensure secure-by-design principles are followed
- Produce clear documentation and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Contribute to technical strategies across cloud, cyber, infrastructure, and user experience
- Coach peers and promote architectural best practices
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends
Key Skills:
- Strong technical knowledge and architectural experience
- Experience with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Intune, Active Directory, and endpoint management
- Understanding of networking, telephony, and enterprise infrastructure
- Experience in agile delivery environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
The Role: Digital Technical Architect
Contract Length: 6 Month
Rate: £800
Security Clearance: DV
About the Team
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer is focused on delivering and supporting a forward-looking technology strategy. The goal is to develop practical, secure, and user-friendly systems that enable better services and outcomes across global operations. We’re building a strong architecture and assurance function to guide technical decision-making and drive consistency across digital, data, and technology services.
The Role
The Lead Technical Architect will take a central role in shaping how our systems are designed, integrated, and delivered. This is a senior-level position working closely with leadership to define and apply technology standards, support service design, and ensure alignment with wider goals.
You will:
- Lead on system design, especially around Microsoft 365 (M365), Azure, Intune, and mobile device management
- Guide integration planning and ensure designs are secure and scalable
- Oversee the quality and consistency of services and systems
- Explore opportunities to align systems and services across government
- Mentor technical teams and support fellow architects
- Help shape and implement the overall technology roadmap
You’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking architecture community, working across multiple teams and projects.
Design systems with a focus on user needs, security, and business goals
Lead on technical reviews and ensure secure-by-design principles are followed
Produce clear documentation and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Contribute to technical strategies across cloud, cyber, infrastructure, and user experience
Coach peers and promote architectural best practices
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends
About You
This role requires strong technical knowledge and architectural experience, particularly in:
- Cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS
- Microsoft 365, including Intune, Active Directory, and endpoint management
- Networking, telephony, and enterprise infrastructure
- Agile delivery environments
The Opportunity
A chance to work on meaningful projects with global impact
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Travel opportunities as part of your role
A supportive team environment and a culture that values innovation