10468SR5
£40k – 45k per year
Technical Architect (Fully Remote)
Location: UK (Remote)
Salary: Up to £45,000
2 Year Fixed Term Contract
About Our Client: A leading UK charity is seeking a talented Technical Architect for a 2 year fixed term contract to shape their technological landscape and architecture, supporting their mission. This role would be suitable for a developer looking to get into solution design/architecture.
Job Purpose: Design and develop the charity’s technical architecture. Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify improvements and ensure solutions align with the organization’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze, design, and deliver technical solutions for projects.
* Influence strategic architecture vision and design patterns.
* Ensure alignment with architectural standards.
* Develop and oversee proof of concepts.
* Resolve technical issues with internal and external teams.
* Maintain architecture tools for managing equipment.
* Design, develop, and assure infrastructure and applications.
* Identify risks and present alternatives.
* Produce and maintain test plans.
* Review and approve solutions as part of the Architecture Board.
* Facilitate architectural deliverables and patterns.
* Recommend improvements to current systems architecture.
* Support production escalations and problem resolution.
Key Relationships:
* Internal: Reporting to the Enterprise Architect, working within Digital Operations. Collaborate with architects, security team, and support teams.
* External: Engage with agencies, delivery partners, and technology/data networks.
Person Specification:
* Proven experience in designing and delivering technical solutions.
* Ability to translate requirements into architectural blueprints.
* Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
* Collaborative with various stakeholders.
* Knowledge of architecture tools.
* Extensive IT, software engineering, or computer science experience.
* Understanding of coding languages, databases, and scripting (Microsoft and Salesforce advantageous).
* In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies.
* Strong organizational and leadership skills.
* Ability to define architecture requirements and solutions.
* Experience negotiating with suppliers on design and cost.
Benefits:
* Pension: Tax-efficient schemes with automatic contributions. Portable if you leave the charity.
* Life Assurance: Financial security for loved ones; equal to yearly salary, or five times yearly salary if enrolled in the Group Personal Pension Scheme.
* Season Ticket Loans: Interest-free loans for travel and bicycle purchases.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, 24/7 support including counselling, online therapy, and legal advice.
* Family Friendly Policies: Generous leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, career breaks, IVF, etc.
* Annual Leave: 29 days per year (increasing to 32 days after five years) plus bank holidays; pro-rata for part-time.
* Flexible Working: Policies to support flexible work arrangements.
* Mental Health: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy resources.
* Staff Volunteering: Up to four days per year for volunteering.
* Discounts: Access to over 3,000 discounts on everyday goods and services.
* Fitness Discounts: 20% off British Military Fitness memberships.
* Utilities: Savings and donations through First Utility.
* Appliance Discounts: Up to 30% off through Indesit Privilege Purchase Club.
* Mobile Discounts: Up to 25% off O2 and Vodafone plans and products.
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