Lead Technical Architect

Lead Technical Architect

Apply before 11:55pm on Sunday 10th August 2025

Acorn by Synergie are working with a modern, forward-thinking organisation that relies heavily on its IT services to operate and innovate. Our systems must be architected and maintained to meet the needs of our users, both nationally and internationally, with automation driving improvements to the overall user experience.

As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to solutions utilising Azure cloud technologies, modern delivery processes, and innovative project work. You'll collaborate with specialists across disciplines to deliver high-value technology outcomes and services. Your experience with API-based solutions will be key to enhancing integration with both internal and external systems.

This role requires initiative, accountability, and a strong appetite for learning and applying new technologies and methodologies to deliver high-quality IT services. You'll lead solution design across our platforms, applying industry best practices while aligning with organisational standards and policies.

You'll also contribute to technical strategy, architecture development, and the future direction of our technology estate.

Working Style

• This role follows a hybrid working model, with staff currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. The base office for this role is located in Newport.
• Working patterns may vary by team, so candidates are encouraged to discuss arrangements with the hiring manager to reach a mutually agreeable balance between home and office work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technology architecture for service squads, project teams, and operational teams with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Provide technical leadership and select appropriate solutions based on business needs and user requirements.
• Design and develop cloud solutions and own the delivery of complete technical solutions where required.
• Break down large-scale requirements into manageable solution components and ensure the right software, hardware, and integration strategies are used.
• Deliver technical designs with clear justifications and present them at governance boards.
• Provide technical governance ensuring alignment with standards and quality expectations.
• Own technical roadmaps, keeping them aligned with business needs and technology evolution.
• Engage with partner architects and external delivery partners to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and evaluate their benefit to the organisation.
• Mentor and support team members, contributing to a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Key Behaviours:

• Strong self-awareness and leadership impact.
• Active pursuit of professional development in architecture and technology domains.
• Ability to coordinate cross-team activities to deliver solutions effectively.
• Ownership of architectural outcomes within defined areas.
• Commitment to "Security by Design" principles in all solutions.
• Effective communication and facilitation of technical discussions.
• Identification and resolution of skill or knowledge gaps within architecture teams.
• Advocacy for professional standards, sharing of best practices, and support of architecture communities.
• Mentoring and coaching of colleagues.
• Embody and promote public service values.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience in technical architecture and converting business needs into technical solutions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience in Azure solution design.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and general data modelling.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft ecosystems.
• Experience designing and implementing API-based solutions and loosely coupled architectures.
• Familiarity with API tools like Swagger or Postman.
• Experience applying technical standards, policies, and roadmaps.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when translating technical content for non-technical audiences.
• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Experience working in agile delivery teams.

Benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme with employer contributions up to £18,563.
• Unlimited access to Pluralsight learning platform.
• Access to Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) training suite.
• Flexible hybrid working model with no core hours.
• Strong support for career progression and development.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service.
• 8 public holidays, plus 1 day of privilege leave.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Successful candidates will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and obtain a higher-level Security Clearance (SC).

To meet the criteria for clearance, applicants must have consistently lived in the UK for at least the past 5 years.

Interested? Apply now or contact Kristian at the Acorn by Synergie Head Office in Newport!

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