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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** Amber Labs Ltd - **Location:** Telford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, Network Architecture, Node.Js, NoSQL, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Technical Debt, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Microservices - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879229546-technical-architect ## About the Role * Strong experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect or Technical/Solution Architect. * Experience designing and delivering large-scale digital services or enterprise systems. * Strong architecture design and modelling experience. * Experience applying architecture patterns, principles, standards and best practices. * Experience producing clear architecture artefacts and solution views. * Experience working throughout the delivery lifecycle, from concept through to implementation and go-live. Delivery & Stakeholders * Experience working closely with engineering and delivery teams. * Agile, DevOps and/or hybrid delivery environments. * Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. * Ability to explain and communicate complex technical decisions clearly. * Experience with architecture governance, assurance and technical standards. The Technology Environment Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP Architecture: Microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, API-led architecture Integration: REST APIs, Kafka, messaging, Pub/Sub, data streaming, file-based integration Development: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js and related technologies Data: MongoDB, NoSQL and modern data platforms Infrastructure: Containers, cloud hosting and networking Architecture practices: DDD, architecture modelling, governance, assurance, technical standards Desirable * Domain-Driven Design (DDD). * SaaS product selection and implementation. * Technical debt reduction. * Scalability and resilience. * Disaster Recovery and operational readiness. * Non-functional requirements. * Product and technical roadmaps. * UK Government digital transformation. ## Description We're looking for experienced Senior Technical / Solution Architects to join our growing architecture community and support complex UK Government digital transformation programmes. You'll work across strategic solution design and detailed technical architecture, helping shape modern, scalable and resilient digital services. Depending on the programme, you could be working on cloud transformation, legacy modernisation, large-scale digital services, platform development, migration or enterprise technology change. You'll work closely with engineering and delivery teams, senior stakeholders and other architects to turn complex business and user needs into robust technical solutions. 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