Lead Technical Architect

<p>Job Description</p><br>Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.<br><p>Overview</p><p>Our client is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping technical strategy and delivering complex digital transformation programmes. This is a senior leadership position within a growing consultancy, offering the opportunity to influence architectural direction across multiple client engagements and internal initiatives.</p><p>You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, while leading architectural design, mentoring technical teams, and contributing to business growth. This role is ideal for an experienced architect looking to combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership and consultancy impact.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Define and promote architectural vision, standards, and best practices across delivery teams.</p><p>• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding long-term technology strategy and transformation initiatives.</p><p>• Lead complex technical engagements, ensuring architectural quality, scalability, and alignment with business goals.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and coaching to architects and senior engineers, supporting capability development.</p><p>• Drive pre-sales and business development activities, including technical input into proposals and bids.</p><p>• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and community involvement.</p><p>• Make and communicate key architectural decisions impacting multiple programmes or clients.</p><p>Requirements</p><p>• Extensive experience as a Technical Architect, with a proven track record in large-scale digital transformation.</p><p>• Strong expertise across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including multi-cloud environments.</p><p>• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless solutions.</p><p>• Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.</p><p>• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.</p><p>• Experience influencing and engaging with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership.</p><p>• Background in consultancy environments, including involvement in pre-sales and business development.</p><p>• Strong understanding of security, networking, and governance within cloud architectures.</p><p>Benefits</p><p>• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities.</p><p>• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution).</p><p>• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.</p><p>• Flexible benefits package, including private healthcare, dental cover, and additional holiday purchase.</p><p>• Life assurance, critical illness cover, and wellbeing support.</p><p>• Cycle-to-Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options.</p><p>• Access to discounts, financial wellbeing resources, and volunteer days. xwzovoh </p><p>Application Process</p><p>To apply, please follow the application link provided by our client to access the full role details and submit your application.</p>