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Lead Technical Architect @ Sanderson Government and Defence

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Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements: Current SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC ClearanceStrong background in designing architecture for complex digital systemsExperience with enterprise systems, APIs and integration, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPProven ability to produce and review architecture artefacts using modelling approaches such as C4, UML, or ArchiMateExperience working across the full delivery life cycle in agile environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience navigating architecture governance and assurance processesBackground working in consulting or client-facing environmentsTechnology-agnostic approach with a focus on delivering the right outcomeUnderstanding of user-centred design principles in technical deliveryDesirable: experience working within public sector or government frameworks and standardsDesirable: familiarity with common public sector platforms and assessment modelsDesirable: experience working in distributed, multidisciplinary teams Responsibilities: Design end-to-end technical architectures for complex digital services and software solutionsProduce high-quality artefacts including architecture diagrams, models, and technical documentationConduct technical assessments and provide clear, practical recommendationsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to user needsLead architecture through governance processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standardsReview and assure designs from internal teams and client stakeholdersPromote architectural best practices and consistency across deliveryLead work-streams or smaller engagements within broader programmesContribute to technical road-maps and agile delivery planningProvide ongoing technical oversight and direction to delivery teamsBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functionsFacilitate architectural decision-making and communicate complex ideas clearlyTranslate technical concepts for non-technical audiencesSupport the development of junior team members through mentoring and knowledge sharingContribute to bids, proposals, and broader capability developmentStay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends Technologies: AWSArchiMateAzureCloudGCPSupportSecurityUMLArchitect More:

We are a growing digital consultancy working across complex public sector environments, supporting the design and delivery of modern, user-centred digital services. This role sits at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and stakeholder engagement, offering the opportunity to shape solutions while working hands-on with multidisciplinary teams. We offer the scope to create impact in mission-driven environments with a high degree of autonomy and influence. We are committed to respect, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. We also support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process for candidates who need them.

last updated 31 week of 2026

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