Lead Technical Architect

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Lead Technical Architect you will shape and deliver complex digital and data solutions for UK Government programmes. You’ll steer end-to-end architectures across cloud, applications, data, and integration, aligning designs with government policies and trusted standards. You’ll influence senior stakeholders, drive technical governance, and mentor teams in a fast-paced, high-trust environment. This role offers impact at scale, shaping secure, reusable architectures for mission-critical public services.

Pay / Benefits

flexible work options
learning and development opportunities
inclusive and diverse workplace
commitment to equity and diversity
Disability Confident Committed Employer
wellbeing and financial benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and architecture of complex public sector programmes
Define end-to-end architectures spanning cloud platforms, applications, data, security, and integration
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals and government constraints
Support delivery phases from discovery to live, ensuring GDS Service Standards and assurance processes
Drive architectural decision-making, governance, and reusability across programmes
Assist pre-sales, bids, and client proposals as a technical SME
Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to evolving public sector offerings

Key requirements

Extensive experience designing and delivering digital and data solutions in the UK Government or wider Public Sector
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns, public cloud services (Azure, AWS), application design, integration (API, event-driven), and data platforms
Proven track record in shaping client strategies, operating models, and business case development
Bid and pre-sales experience, including proposal shaping and presenting to stakeholders
Understanding of government standards and frameworks (Digital Service Standard, GDS assessment, NCSC cloud security) and assurance models
Experience in agile delivery and cross-domain collaboration
Excellent communication and leadership, able to advocate strategic solutions at executive level
Essential: extensive EA experience in government or regulated industries; background in consulting/systems integration or technology leadership in public sector
Desirable: TOGAF, SAFe, or cloud architect certifications; understanding of government assurance frameworks and legacy modernisation; degree in technology or equivalent experience