Senior Technical Architect

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an expert Senior Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale systems across key operational domains (People, Finance, Commercial, or Estates).

You will bridge the gap between complex technical strategy and delivery, translating user needs into robust, value-for-money solutions while championing architecture standards at governance forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: Create enterprise-level architecture patterns using microservices, APIs, event-driven design, and file-based transfers.
• SaaS Strategy: Lead Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product selection, evaluation, and end-to-end implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex technical designs clearly to non-technical stakeholders and represent solutions at technical governance boards.
• Engineering and Delivery: Partner with engineering teams to guide delivery, develop product roadmaps, and systematically reduce technical debt.
• Cloud and Governance: Apply public cloud patterns and align design decisions with broader technical strategies.

Essential Experience

• Extensive public sector or enterprise-scale background covering People, Finance, Commercial, or Estates functions.
• Proven track record in SaaS selection and integration.
• Deep technical expertise in microservices, API design, event-driven architecture, and file-based transfers.
• Strong public cloud architecture experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead delivery teams.