Technical Architect

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect to act as a technical authority across complex systems and services.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the technical authority for systems and services across multiple programmes.
• Define, evolve, and govern architectures that align customer requirements with security and architectural best practice.
• Contribute to divisional and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for technology insertion and innovation.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off studies, and risk assessments for major design decisions.
• Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events.
• Support business development activities, including technical design, bids, and proposal development.
• Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches across the architecture community.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in system and service architecture within one or more domains (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud).
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Knowledge of 3GPP technical standards.
• Advanced understanding of secure system design principles and cyber security standards.
• Experience shaping architectures in Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership within a technical community.

Desirable Experience

• Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Vendor certifications (e.g. AWS).
• Knowledge of mission-critical communications, emergency services environments, or related standards.
• Experience contributing to technology roadmaps and enterprise strategy.
• Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with service design, operational transformation, and digital modernisation.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures, DevSecOps, and automation.
• Experience presenting at technical boards, customer forums, or industry conferences.

This is not an exhaustive list. We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate a strong technical foundation, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English