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# Technical Architect

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Shiremoor, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Software Engineering, Technical Debt, Event Driven Architecture, Api Design, Microservices
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2960353152-2

## About the Role

* Proven experience working as a Solution Architect within large and complex organisations.
 * Extensive experience selecting and implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
 * Strong expertise in:
 + Microservices Architecture
 + API Design and Integration
 + Event-Driven Architecture
 + File-Based Data Transfers and Integration Patterns
 * Experience designing solutions within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).
 * Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance.
 * Experience creating architecture diagrams, solution views, and technical documentation.
 * Demonstrable experience leading architecture on enterprise-scale programmes.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
 * Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desirable Experience

 * Experience delivering solutions across People (HR), Finance, Commercial, or Estates domains.
 * Experience working within Government or highly regulated environments.
 * Familiarity with architecture frameworks and governance processes.

## Description

Opportunity We are supporting a major UK Government programme seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions across business-critical functions including People, Finance, Commercial and Estates.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme where you will shape technical strategy, design modern cloud-based solutions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners., * Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.

 * Lead architecture design for large-scale enterprise systems and transformation initiatives.
 * Evaluate, select, and implement SaaS products and services.
 * Design and govern solutions using microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and file-based integrations.
 * Produce architecture artefacts, solution designs, and technical documentation for a range of audiences.
 * Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.
 * Drive the adoption of architecture best practices, patterns, and standards.
 * Identify and reduce technical debt while improving long-term platform sustainability.
 * Develop technical roadmaps and present solutions at architecture governance forums.
 * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Collaborate with business and technology leaders to deliver value-for-money solutions.


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