Salary: £50,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience as a Technical or Solution Architect in complex environments. Strong knowledge of IT4IT reference architecture and IT service lifecycle management. Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern application operations. Experience in designing integrations across enterprise platforms using APIs. Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF, ITIL, and SAFe (desirable). Understanding of cloud platforms and hybrid architectures (desirable). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical details. Pragmatic and outcome-focused, thriving in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Responsibilities: As a Technical Architect, you will: Define and maintain the IT4IT architecture blueprint, focusing on Plan, Build, Deliver, and Run value streams. Translate business strategy and regulatory obligations into actionable architectural designs. Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Digital, Cyber, and Operational Technology. Design comprehensive IT management solutions, including service and portfolio management. Establish standards for ITSM, ITOM, and observability platforms. Oversee solution designs to ensure compliance with IT4IT principles and enterprise standards. Architect integration patterns across IT4IT tooling and third-party services. Promote API-led and event-driven integration approaches for automation and real-time insights. Define implementation of roadmaps, bridging architecture and execution teams. Collaborate with senior IT, Digital, Cyber, and Business leaders to shape roadmaps. Provide clear architectural guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Embed IT4IT concepts into organizational practices. Measure and enhance IT management capabilities using maturity models. Identify opportunities for improved resilience and efficiency across the IT value chain. Technologies: API Architect CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps ITIL ITSM TOGAF AI Support REST More: We are Pontoon, an employment consultancy dedicated to improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Technical Architect to join our client, a leading organization in the Utilities industry, for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is based in Wokingham with a hybrid working model of 2 days in the office each week. In joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the world of energy management, working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance and engage in impactful work that shapes the future of energy management. last updated 14 week of 2026