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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** Inspire People - **Location:** Swansea, UK - **Salary:** £57,515.0 - £82,430.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Integrity, Data Security, Database Schema, High-Level Architecture, Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, Markdown, SQL Databases, TypeScript, User-Centered Design, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, Build Management, Integration Frameworks, React Native, Front End Software Development, Webhooks - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/technical-architect/inspire-people-job107792170 ## About the Role * Architectural or engineering background * Experience designing or delivering enterprise and cloud-based software systems such as AWS. * Knowledge of cloud-native design, data security and protecting sensitive information. * Ability to create solution designs collaboratively and iteratively with delivery teams. * Strong technical skills across end-to-end design, governance, assurance and engineering support. * Strategic thinker who can balance business, product and technical priorities. * Strong communicator, able to work with senior leaders, engineers, testers and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable skills * Experience working in a large, complex or regulated environment. * Background in government, public sector or high-volume digital services. * Experience working closely with Agile software engineering squads. * Exposure to architecture governance, design assurance or technical standards. * Comfortable using design and technical tools such as Draw.io, C4, Mermaid, PlantUML, Git or Markdown. ## Description The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency 'DVLA' are looking for Lead Technical Architects to support major digital change across a range of high-volume services. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams on technical design, helping to improve existing systems, deliver new digital services and support future change across areas such as vehicles, payments, identity and customer-facing platforms. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £82,430 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits., As a Lead Technical Architect, you will be responsible for the technical design of systems and services across one or more DVLA product areas. You will work closely with engineering squads, lead engineers, delivery managers, business analysts and programme architects to develop practical designs that can be understood, delivered and maintained. You will work on impactful projects such as the Electronic Vehicle Excise Duty programme, known as EVED - a major programme of work linked to upcoming legislative change. The work will include a mix of new development, changes to current national systems and integration between existing and new services. You will produce high-level designs, support solution briefs, document technical decisions and work with squads to make sure designs are clear before development begins. The role would suit someone with an engineering background who has moved into architecture, or an experienced technical architect who enjoys working closely with delivery teams. Responsibilities * Own and evolve products across web, mobile and API platforms, staying close to how systems are built, maintained and improved. * Design and build end-to-end technical solutions, including database schema, APIs, frontend, mobile interfaces and third-party integrations. * Work directly with cloud-based technologies such as Azure and AWS, alongside C#, .NET, SQL, React, React Native, TypeScript, Node.js and Vue. * Improve high-volume transactional systems, including payment flows, locking mechanisms, reconciliation, webhooks and data integrity controls. * Support delivery through sprint planning, backlog management, code reviews, CI/CD improvements and test-driven development, while mentoring engineers and staying hands-on across the stack. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Common Mistakes in Vue.js and How to Avoid Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/958-common-mistakes-in-vue-js-and-how-to-avoid-them) - [The Pragmatic Architect: Balancing Necessity vs. Sufficiency in React Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2101-the-pragmatic-architect-balancing-necessity-vs-sufficiency-in-react-systems) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)