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# Technical Architect

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Intelligence, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815047029-technical-architect

## About the Role

* Strong background in software engineering with experience leading teams
 * Proven experience in solution or technical architecture roles
 * Confidence working across multiple architectural domains
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skillsCertifications in cloud or architecture frameworks are a plus

## Description

Technical Architect - Digital & Data Consulting

A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is hiring a Technical Architect to join its Digital & Data community. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-impact programmes across multiple sectors, helping organisations turn strategy into scalable, real-world technology solutions.

About the role

As a Technical Architect, you'll sit at the heart of delivery, shaping end-to-end solutions, setting architectural direction, and working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders. You'll combine hands-on engineering experience with strong architectural thinking to solve complex business and technical challenges.

What you'll be doing as a Technical Architect

 * Creating and assuring architecture artefacts (HLDs, design decisions, technical options)
 * Leading architectural vision and defining guardrails for delivery teams
 * Working closely with engineers as a hands-on technical SME
 * Supporting clients with cost estimation, planning and cases for change
 * Operating across multiple architectural domains (business, data, application, technology, security)
 * Delivering solutions using agile ways of working

What they are looking for in a Technical Architect

 * Strong background in software engineering with experience leading teams
 * Proven experience in solution or technical architecture roles
 * Confidence working across multiple architectural domains
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skillsCertifications in cloud or architecture frameworks are a plus

What's in it for you

 * Competitive salary and annual bonus
 * 25 days annual leave + buy options
 * Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
 * Strong pension and share ownership schemes


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