Lead Technical Architect

DSIT • Full-time • Plymouth, City Of Plymouth, England, United Kingdom • £66.20k - £83k / year • 18h ago

Location: Plymouth

This is an opportunity to step into a Lead Technical Architect (Software) role where you’ll influence large-scale change, shape technology strategy, and work on systems that truly matter.

About the role

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering complex technology solutions across a major transformation programme. This is a strategic role where you’ll take a big-picture view of architecture while staying close to delivery, ensuring solutions are practical, secure and future-ready.

Working as part of a supportive Architecture Practice, you’ll collaborate with specialists across enterprise, security and platform architecture, helping to deliver modern digital services that impact millions.

What you’ll be doing

Lead the design and delivery of software-based solutions
Turn complex business needs into clear technical outcomes
Shape architecture strategy, roadmaps and long-term direction
Work closely with delivery teams, stakeholders and partners
Ensure solutions are secure, scalable and aligned to standards
Mentor others and contribute to a strong architecture community

What we’re looking for

Experience designing and delivering solutions in complex or large-scale environments
Confident working as a technology leader across multidisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, analytical approach
Ability to see the wider impact of technical decisions
Experience working with stakeholders, suppliers and partners
Able to manage priorities and adapt in a changing environment
Strong architectural capability, including communication, decision-making and end-to-end design

Interested?

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