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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Technical Architect - **Company:** MRJ Recruitment - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Spring Cloud, System Availability, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Marketplace, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815091444-lead-technical-architect ## About the Role * Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Principal Engineer in large-scale environments * Deep knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and RESTful APIs * Ability to turn complex business needs into scalable, high-performing solutions * Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable engaging with engineers and business leaders alike ## Description This range is provided by MRJ Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from MRJ Recruitment Matching tech businesses with exceptional talent Revolutionising Martech. Powering Global Brands. Scaling with AI. Our client is a world-class Martech leader, delivering AI-driven automation, real-time customer insights, and data-powered marketing solutions. With a platform that processes millions of transactions every day, they create seamless digital experiences that delight customers. Now, on a journey to transform their systems to cope with the huge volume of traffic, they're looking for a Lead Technical Architect to shape the next evolution of their technology - scaling high-performance, cloud-native systems and driving best-in-class engineering. The Opportunity: This isn't just another architecture role - it's your chance to define and own the technical vision of a high-traffic Martech powerhouse. You'll be the driving force behind scalability, performance, and innovation, ensuring our platforms remain at the cutting edge. What You'll Be Doing: * Shaping the architecture strategy across multiple platforms, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions * Designing and optimising cloud-native applications with a focus on high availability and cost efficiency * Leading technical decision-making, balancing innovation with commercial value * Collaborating with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to deliver seamless, data-driven customer experiences * Keeping us ahead of the curve, staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices * Contributing to our engineering culture, whether through mentorship, open-source engagement, blogs, or meetups The details: * Manchester | Hybrid (2 days a week onsite) * Up to £95k + Bonus * Must be based in the UK without visa or sponsorship requirements What You Bring: * Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Principal Engineer in large-scale environments * Deep knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and RESTful APIs * Ability to turn complex business needs into scalable, high-performing solutions * Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable engaging with engineers and business leaders alike Ready to lead the future of Martech? Apply now and be part of something groundbreaking! 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