IT Architect (Software Development)
đź“Ť Birmingham City Centre
đź’Ľ Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Software Development Architect to take a leading role in shaping and delivering a major digital transformation and software re-platforming programme.
This is a high-impact position where you’ll provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and strategic oversight across a modern, evolving technology estate, while also leading and developing an established software engineering team.
If you enjoy balancing hands-on technical involvement with strategic influence, this role offers the chance to make a genuine mark.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead architectural design and technical oversight across software development and re-platforming initiatives, adopting a zero trust security approach
* Define and drive alignment between software engineering practices and wider digital and enterprise architecture strategies
* Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
* Take accountability for architecture, tooling, and technology decisions across digital products
* Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using modern engineering principles
* Lead and develop a high-performing software development team, fostering best practice and continuous improvement
* Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including emerging AI-driven development practices
* Collaborate with Product, Design, and Delivery teams to shape technical roadmaps and integration strategies
* Provide early-stage technical input into discovery, feasibility, and solution design
* Define and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and quality controls
* Work closely with Cyber Security teams to ensure solutions are secure and risk is effectively managed
* Review and assure code delivered by third-party suppliers, ensuring alignment with architectural and security standards
* Provide hands-on support for live services, including debugging, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
Technology Environment
You’ll be working within a modern cloud-based ecosystem, including:
* Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL, Container Instances, Web Apps, SignalR)
* .NET (C#), Blazor
* Aspire.NET & Dapr
* Terraform
* Redis
There is also a strong focus on AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) and future-facing engineering approaches.
Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience in software architecture, solution design, and technical leadership
* Proven track record delivering large-scale digital transformation or re-platforming projects
* Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, modern development frameworks, and integration patterns
* Experience leading and developing engineering teams
* Understanding of secure development practices and working alongside Cyber Security functions
* Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG) and inclusive design principles
* Experience or exposure to AI/ML integration and data platforms
* Comfortable working across both strategic and hands-on technical responsibilities
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
* Industry certifications such as TOGAF, Azure certifications, or similar
* SCRUM certification or strong experience working in Agile environments
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can influence technology direction, shape engineering culture, and deliver meaningful transformation within a forward-thinking organisation.
You’ll be given the autonomy to lead, the support to innovate, and the platform to make a lasting impact.