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# Technical Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Api Design, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24f0de3440c6962f

## About the Role

* Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures and API-driven solutions
 * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, with AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or equivalent expertise
 * Experience with distributed systems design, scalability patterns and enterprise integration approaches
 * Proficiency in system design, technology evaluation and architectural decision-making
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
 * Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-have:

 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Experience with containerisation, orchestration and infrastructure-as-code approaches
 * Familiarity with API governance, security and compliance frameworks
 * Background in agile or product-driven delivery environments

## Description

Technical Architect roles in this area could focus on designing and implementing scalable API-driven solutions and microservices architectures. A central theme could be translating business requirements into robust technical strategies that enable teams to deliver modern, distributed systems., Roles of this type may sit within collaborative technical teams where you could work alongside engineers and stakeholders to shape the direction of system design. The work could involve evaluating technologies, defining microservices strategies, designing API-first approaches, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and scalability requirements., * Designing scalable microservices architectures and API-first solutions aligned with business goals

 * Evaluating and recommending technology stacks and cloud platforms to support enterprise requirements
 * Collaborating with engineering teams to translate architectural designs into implementation strategies
 * Documenting technical strategies, architectural decision records and solution blueprints
 * Conducting technical reviews and providing guidance on implementation approaches
 * Supporting the selection and integration of third-party services and platforms
 * Engaging with stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate architectural implications, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * Opportunity to shape the technical direction of complex, enterprise-scale systems
 * Exposure to modern architectural patterns and cutting-edge technology landscapes
 * Collaborative environment with skilled engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
 * Potential scope to influence technology strategy and architectural standards
 * Contract-based flexibility with a competitive daily rate of £700-850, depending on experience and expertise
 * Involvement in projects that drive digital transformation and business innovation