Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise across the Microsoft technology stack, including Azure. We need someone with specialist knowledge of technology interoperability, system development lifecycle, and end-to-end solution design. We require experience working with non-technical stakeholders and translating technical concepts clearly. We need experience operating within large, complex enterprise IT environments. We are seeking someone with a strong background in technical architecture, ideally in system integration and data migration contexts. A relevant technical degree, certification, or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial. Responsibilities: We will have you lead technical architecture design across a range of projects, including a key system integration programme. You will work with cross-functional teams to provide technical oversight, guidance, and support. You will oversee legacy data migration to a new system, ensuring accuracy, minimal disruption, and compliance with data protection standards. You will identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will provide clear updates and recommendations to senior leaders. You will create and maintain architectural documentation, including high-level designs, interface specifications, and future roadmaps. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs. You will support delivery across the full solution design and implementation process. Technologies: Architect Azure Support Cloud More: We are a large public sector organisation based in Cardiff, and we are recruiting for a Lead Technical Architect on a 3-year fixed-term contract. We offer flexible hybrid working, typically requiring attendance on site 1 to 2 days per week. The salary is up to approximately £71,500 for the right experience, along with an excellent benefits package that includes 35 days annual leave including bank holidays and an enhanced pension scheme. You will join our established digital services team and work on an important, high-impact project in South Wales, supported by a collaborative team in an organisation that values flexibility and professional contribution. last updated 21 week of 2026