Technical Architects

Harvey Nash
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 137K

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
DevOps
Software Architecture
Software Engineering
User-Centered Design
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Zachman Framework
Enterprise Software Applications
Togaf
Programming Languages

Job description

Step into a role where your architectural vision directly influences critical digital services across government, healthcare, and mission-driven organisations. You'll design and deliver sophisticated technical solutions that balance innovation with pragmatism, working on projects that genuinely matter.

You'll be part of a collaborative architecture practice where knowledge-sharing is Embedded in the culture, and your professional growth is actively supported through exposure to diverse challenges and expert colleagues.

What You'll Do

Design for Impact

Define robust software architectures using proven patterns and modern approaches, creating detailed designs that power large-scale enterprise applications aligned to real business needs.

Lead Through Influence

Guide multidisciplinary delivery teams to bring your architectural vision to life, ensuring solutions are performant, maintainable, and user-focused.

Drive Quality Standards

Navigate architecture governance processes and contribute to evolving assurance frameworks, ensuring designs meet quality attributes and non-functional requirements.

Innovate Responsibly

Evaluate emerging technologies and patterns, introducing innovations that deliver measurable value to projects and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Core Technical Capabilities

You don't NEED "Technical Architect" on your CV, but you do need to demonstrate architectural thinking and delivery. We're looking for evidence that you:

  • Design and implement technical solutions for modern, enterprise-scale systems using effective patterns and appropriate technologies
  • Take ownership of architectural designs from conception through to live service
  • Possess deep knowledge of software development practices, programming languages, and design methodologies, and know when to apply each
  • Translate business requirements into implementable components that deliver tangible outcomes
  • Champion non-functional requirements and architectural quality attributes

Consultancy Mindset

Technical expertise alone isn't enough. We need Architects who can:

  • Build trusted relationships across business and technical stakeholders, creating alignment around technical direction
  • Apply structured problem-solving approaches to complex challenges
  • Lead collaboratively, bringing teams along through influence rather than authority
  • Mentor and develop colleagues, sharing knowledge generously
  • Stay current with technology trends while maintaining practical focus

Requirements

  • Familiarity with architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Open Agile Architecture, or similar)
  • Experience delivering digital services within UK Government standards, including Service Manual guidance, Agile delivery approaches, and Service Assessments
  • Understanding of user-centred design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Practical knowledge of DevOps practices and service management

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