Salary: £104,000 - 117,600 per year Requirements: Extensive hands-on experience with C# and modern .NET (.Net Framework / Core / .NET 6) Proven experience as a hands-on Technical Architect in cloud-based environments Strong knowledge of Azure architecture (AWS experience also valuable) Deep understanding of the Azure or AWS Well-Architected Framework Practical experience improving delivery performance using DORA-aligned engineering practices Strong understanding of DevOps pipelines, Git workflows, and infrastructure automation Experience designing and optimising database solutions in enterprise systems Experience with distributed systems, APIs, and integration patterns Experience operating in secure or regulated environments Familiarity with CI/CD, Git workflows, and automation Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards Strong documentation and communication skills A pragmatic approach to balancing innovation with stability and risk management Responsibilities: Design scalable, resilient cloud on Azure using Microsoft .NET technologies Apply Framework principles across reliability, security, cost, and operational excellence Remain hands-on: review code, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and database design Shape DevOps maturity, ensuring architecture supports improved DORA metrics (Lead Time, Deployment Frequency, Change Failure Rate, MTTR) Guide database architecture decisions (relational, NoSQL, performance optimisation, indexing strategies) Define integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, microservices) aligned to system scale and complexity Collaborate closely with lead developers and automation testers to ensure architectural decisions improve delivery flow Lead architecture reviews focused on risk, scalability, and operational sustainability Conduct threat modelling and security design reviews where applicable Engage directly with customer stakeholders to explain trade-offs, risks, and long-term implications of design decisions Identify opportunities for modernisation and technical uplift across legacy and cloud-native systems Promote coding and configuration standards and identify gaps in these Collaborate with developers, testers, and other roles to ensure alignment Oversee CI/CD pipeline design and integration Document architecture decisions in Microsoft SharePoint/Wiki/Git as applicable Technologies: .NET Framework AWS Architect Azure C# CI/CD Cloud DevOps Flow Git NoSQL Security SharePoint microservices ASP.NET DevSecOps Docker Embedded Terraform More: We are seeking a hands-on .NET Technical Architect to lead the evolution of secure legacy and cloud-native platforms within a highly regulated environment in Taunton, SC. This role embeds you within delivery teams, bridging development, DevOps, and data layers to create scalable, resilient solutions. We offer a supportive environment focused on balancing delivery speed, reliability, cost, and security adhering to Azure Well-Architected principles. Our team values innovation and collaboration in achieving operational excellence. last updated 16 week of 2026