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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Microservices architecture experienceREST APIs experienceContainerisation experienceJava experienceAWS experienceMongoDB experienceSoftware architecture and design experienceStakeholder management experienceAgile methodologies experienceStrong communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts clearlyAbility to influence engineering teamsAbility to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersCuriosity, creativity, and a willingness to get into the detailAbility to operate comfortably between strategy, architecture, and delivery Responsibilities: Act as the key point of contact for technical and software architectureMake critical design decisions and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and built for the long termDefine and design software solutions with a focus on stability, scalability, maintainability, and performanceDevelop architectural views and define how software components interactEnsure solutions align with the longer-term technical strategy and wider architectureSupport solutions throughout construction and work closely with development teamsProvide technical direction and guidance to architects, developers, and managersChampion architectural standards and ensure teams adhere to agreed designsMaintain key architectural documentation and communicate changes effectivelyHelp build and develop an effective software engineering teamWork within Agile environments and contribute throughout the delivery lifecycleBalance technical decisions with wider business and strategic requirementsGet hands-on when needed Technologies: AWSArchitectCloudSupportJavaMongoDBRESTmicroservicesAPI More:
We are recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect - Cloud & Microservices to join a major technology programme, working at the heart of the architecture and design function. This is a 6-month rolling contract paying £620 per day inside IR35. The role is hybrid based in Telford, requiring on-site attendance two times a week. Candidates must be willing and eligible to go through BPSS clearance for the role. We are looking for someone who can operate at architectural level while still being hands-on when required, bringing curiosity, creativity, and a problem-solving mindset to support delivery across a major technology programme.
last updated 38 week of 2026