Technical Architect

The Technical Architect is responsible for designing and assuring robust, secure, and scalable IT solutions that align with organisational strategy and business requirements. Working within the Enterprise Architecture function, the role involves translating business needs into technical designs across infrastructure, applications, data, and cloud platforms, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)

Analyse and interpret business requirements, translating them into technical solutions. Design end-to-end architecture across infrastructure, applications, data, and cloud environments. Ensure all solutions align with organisational strategy, security standards, and architectural principles. Review and assure third-party and supplier architecture designs and proposals. Conduct feasibility assessments, including technical, financial, and business evaluations. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to support innovation and service improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders including Business Analysts, Product Owners, vendors, and delivery teams. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and architecture artefacts. Support governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Provide technical leadership and guidance across projects and programmes.

Proven experience as a Technical Architect or similar senior IT role. Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, including infrastructure, applications, and data. Experience designing solutions in cloud environments (e.g. Azure, AWS, or similar). Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical designs. Experience reviewing and assuring third-party/supplier technical solutions. Strong knowledge of security principles, regulatory compliance, and industry standards. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience producing technical documentation and architectural diagrams. Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.