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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** Hackajob Ltd - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Data Storage Technologies, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815045467-technical-architect ## About the Role * Experience delivering software designs for multi-tiered modern software applications. * Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation. * Understands non-functional concerns for customers and has experience incorporating these into the application design. * Has experience with public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings. * Able to simply and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentations. * Able to make effective decisions within fast-moving delivery. * We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community., * Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people. * Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies. * Experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback and leading performance reviews. * Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. * Has participated in technology communities. ## Description hackajob is collaborating with Kainos to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. Overview As a Technical Architect (Consultant) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for leading teams and developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. As a technical leader on a project, you'll work with customer architects to agree technical designs, advising on estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys. You'll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. It's a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You'll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with room to learn, develop and grow. Minimum Requirements * Experience delivering software designs for multi-tiered modern software applications. * Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation. * Understands non-functional concerns for customers and has experience incorporating these into the application design. * Has experience with public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings. * Able to simply and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentations. * Able to make effective decisions within fast-moving delivery. * We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community. Desirable * Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people. * Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies. * Experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback and leading performance reviews. * Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate. * Has participated in technology communities. ## Related Videos - [Containers in the cloud - State of the Art in 2022](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/410-containers-in-the-cloud-state-of-the-art-in-2022) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) ## 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) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)