Technical Architect
Summary
The Technical Architect designs and builds scalable, secure solutions for UK government digital projects, leads development teams, and collaborates with product owners and architects, using Java, .NET, Python, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices and DevOps practices.
Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year
Requirements:- Proven experience as a Technical Architect, Solution Architect, or in a similar role
- Strong software development background with hands-on coding experience in Java, .NET, Python, or a relevant tech stack
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead development teams effectively
- Deep understanding of programme and project management principles and lifecycle
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and modern architecture patterns including microservices, APIs, and event-driven architecture
- Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
- Must be eligible for Security Clearance
- Architect and design scalable, robust, and secure technical solutions aligned with business goals
- Lead and manage development teams, ensuring best practices in software development, quality, and delivery
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, business analysts, product owners, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Provide holistic oversight and governance across multiple programmes and projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise architecture
- Act as a technical mentor and coach for development teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment
- Stay hands-on by actively participating in software development, coding, code reviews, and troubleshooting
- Build and maintain strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams to ensure smooth delivery and adoption of solutions
- Drive continuous improvement in architecture, development processes, and delivery methodologies
- Ensure solutions comply with security, compliance, and performance standards
- AI
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- Cloud
- DevOps
- GCP
- Support
- Java
- Python
- Security
- microservices
- ASP.NET
- Network
More:
We are growing rapidly within our Public Sector Business Unit and are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join our expanding team delivering high-impact digital and data transformation for UK Government clients. You will work in multi-disciplinary squads alongside architects, product owners, designers, and data specialists, shaping and engineering secure, resilient services that matter to millions of people. We operate in an open, high-trust environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and diversity of thought. At NTT DATA, we offer tailored benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, along with continuous learning and development opportunities and flexible work options. We are a global business and technology services, AI, and digital infrastructure leader, and we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
last updated 36 week of 2026