IT Architect

Digital Architect

Hybrid — Staffordshire (ideally 1 day a week, but can flex for the right person) Fixed-Term Contract — 24 Months £75,000 – £90,000 based on experience

About the Organisation

Join a nationally recognised organisation undergoing a major multi-year digital transformation. With significant investment in modern cloud platforms and customer-facing digital services, the business is rebuilding its digital estate to support new products, smoother user journeys and improved operational capabilities.

You will be part of a forward-thinking digital function with strong leadership support and a clearly defined roadmap — an ideal environment for an architect who wants to shape long-term platforms, influence strategy and embed modern engineering practices.

The Role

As a Digital Architect, you will shape, define and govern the organisation’s digital platforms, with an emphasis on Azure and Sitecore-based solutions. You’ll work across multiple product teams and delivery partners, ensuring architectures are scalable, secure and future proof.

This is a hands-on architectural leadership role where your decisions will influence key digital services used by large volumes of internal and external users.

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with genuine long-term potential, including the possibility of a permanent role.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing and governing digital platforms built on Azure, Sitecore and surrounding technologies
  • Defining architectures that align with enterprise standards, cloud strategy and security governance
  • Working closely with product and engineering squads to create scalable and pragmatic solutions
  • Influencing technical direction across internal teams and external delivery partners
  • Driving modern engineering principles such as API-first design, microservices, automation and quality-driven development
  • Supporting complex integrations across mobile, CRM, digital channels and business systems
  • Helping develop the future digital blueprint the organisation will build upon for years to come

What we’re looking for

  • Proven background architecting digital platforms in complex environments
  • Strong technical experience with Azure cloud services and Sitecore (or similar enterprise web/content platforms)
  • Expertise in API-led architectures, microservices and cloud-native design
  • Understanding of CRM, mobile and wider digital ecosystem integrations
  • Solid appreciation of GDPR, data governance and cyber security principles
  • Certifications such as TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect are beneficial
  • Excellent communicator capable of influencing technical and non-technical teams

What’s on offer

  • £75,000–£90,000 salary depending on experience
  • Long-term progression and internal career opportunities
  • Extensive training and development options

Interested?

If you’re a Digital Architect seeking the chance to define modern cloud and digital platforms — in a stable, well-backed transformation environment — this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Details

Company
Reed
Location
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£70,000 - £90,000 per annum, Negotiable
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