OverviewOur 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.
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.
Responsibilities• Define and promote architectural vision, standards, and best practices across delivery teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding long-term technology strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Lead complex technical engagements, ensuring architectural quality, scalability, and alignment with business goals.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to architects and senior engineers, supporting capability development.
• Drive pre-sales and business development activities, including technical input into proposals and bids.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and community involvement.
• Make and communicate key architectural decisions impacting multiple programmes or clients.
Requirements• Extensive experience as a Technical Architect, with a proven track record in large-scale digital transformation.
• Strong expertise across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), including multi-cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, including containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless solutions.
• Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
• Experience influencing and engaging with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Background in consultancy environments, including involvement in pre-sales and business development.
• Strong understanding of security, networking, and governance within cloud architectures.
Benefits• Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme (6% employer contribution).
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.
• Flexible benefits package, including private healthcare, dental cover, and additional holiday purchase.
• Life assurance, critical illness cover, and wellbeing support.
• Cycle-to-Work scheme and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options.
• Access to discounts, financial wellbeing resources, and volunteer days.
Application ProcessTo apply, please follow the application link provided by our client to access the full role details and submit your application.