Technical Architect

Technical Architect – Multi-Site Technology

Location: London (Hybrid) 3 Days WFH

Salary: £85,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

My client is a highly successful international organisation with a significant multi-site presence across the UK and Europe. They are looking for aTechnical Architect to work closely with the IT Director and shape the future technology landscape across the organisation.

Experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, food & beverage or other large multi-site environments would be highly advantageous.

Strong POS / EPOS / payments / site technology experience is essential.

This is a hands-on architecture role with genuine scope to modernise and transform technology across a complex, distributed environment.

You will help define the technology roadmap and architecture across Cloud, Infrastructure, Networking, SD-WAN, Cyber Security, Automation, AI and Disaster Recovery, while ensuring technology remains secure, scalable and resilient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and develop the technology architecture and roadmap.
• Design and modernise cloud, infrastructure and networking solutions.
• Lead the development of SD-WAN, connectivity and site infrastructure.
• Develop robust Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and resilience strategies.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical direction across POS, payments and operational technology.
• Lead technical design for major technology projects and transformation.
• Establish technology standards and best practices across the organisation.
• Work closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Evaluate new technologies and provide commercially sound technical recommendations.

Technical Experience:

We are looking for a technically strong Architect or senior technical professional with experience across:

• Azure / Cloud & Hybrid Cloud
• Enterprise Infrastructure
• Networking / SD-WAN / LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi
• Cyber Security & Identity
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Automation & AI
• Microsoft 365 / Intune
• Virtualisation & Hosting
• Systems Integration
• POS / EPOS / Payments
• Multi-site / Operational Technology

This role would suit Technical Architects, Solutions Architects, Infrastructure Architects, Cloud Architects, Technical Consultants and senior Infrastructure/Network Engineers looking to move into a broader architecture position.

Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Key Words: Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Architect, Technical Consultant, Azure, Microsoft 365, Cloud, Infrastructure, Networking, SD-WAN, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Automation, AI, POS, EPOS, Payments, Restaurant Technology, Operational Technology, Multi-Site Technology.