Technical Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. Scrumconnect Consulting scores B on the Alion truth index.
About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.
We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.
Technical Architect
We are looking for a Technical Architect to shape the architecture of shared components that support app-based user journeys and digital credentials. You will guide engineering teams, take designs through technical governance, and work across several government departments and cloud platforms.
What you will do
Advise on the technical architecture of common components supporting app-native journeys and digital credentials.
Guide the team through technical design authority and governance forums.
Advise on DevOps tooling best practices and review their implementation with engineers.
Work across multiple tech stacks, including AWS, GCP and Azure.
Deliver at scale in a multi-department environment.
Produce architecture artefacts such as high-level designs, low-level designs and tech stack definitions.
Work within strategic and enterprise architecture constraints, engaging the wider architecture community when the team needs to move outside them.
What you will bring
Proven experience as a Technical or Solution Architect on large-scale digital services.
Hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure), with exposure to the others.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD and modern engineering tooling.
Experience producing HLDs, LLDs and architecture decision records.
Confidence in taking designs through governance boards and explaining trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working in a multi-team or multi-organisation environment.
Desirable
Experience with mobile app architecture, digital identity or credential services.
UK public sector experience and familiarity with the GDS Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.