Technical Architect
Fully remote
9 month contract
Inside IR35

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic and innovative team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

As a Technical Architect, you will provide expert technical leadership across a range of complex projects and services. You will be responsible for defining and implementing technical strategies that align with our business objectives, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership
Provide strategic technical guidance to project and service teams.
Define and document technical architectures, including system diagrams, data flows, and integration points.
Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge technologies to drive business success.
Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments.
Ensure technical solutions align with enterprise architecture principles.
Solution Design & Development
Design and develop scalable and innovative technical solutions.
Maintain technical roadmaps and drive continuous improvement.
Identify emerging technologies and assess their impact.
Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes.
Project Delivery
Lead technical aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and engineers.
Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
Keep stakeholders informed of technical decisions and their business impact.
Operational Excellence
Improve operational efficiency and reduce technical debt.
Automate and streamline processes where possible.
Provide technical support to operations teams.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support
Conduct technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Develop integration plans for acquired systems and processes.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience as a Technical Architect with expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IT solutions.

Strong knowledge of IT best practices, including ITIL, Prince2, TOGAF, and Archimate.

Deep expertise across multiple technical domains, including:

Enterprise IT: Large-scale systems (5,000+ users)
Service Desk: ITSM platforms (ServiceNow)
EUC: Endpoint devices, management tools (Intune, SCCM)
Applications: CRM, ERP, HCM, Finance, Payroll
Infrastructure: Cloud (Azure), servers, networks (Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki), storage (SAN, VEEAM, HP)
Cyber Security: IPS/IDS, SIEM, XDR, ISO27001
Data Science & Automation: MS Data Fabric, Data Bricks, RPA, iPaaS, MS Power Platform
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.

Excellent communication skills – able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations with cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience in M&A activities, including due diligence and integration.
Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
DevSecOps practices and tools.
Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect).
What We Offer
The opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale projects that drive real business impact.
Career growth opportunities in a fast-moving, innovative environment.
A collaborative and supportive team culture.

The chance to work with the latest technologies and influence strategic decisions.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our journey.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an IT Technical Architect looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included