Technical Architect (IT)

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
City of London, Greater London

  • Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.
  • Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
  • Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls.
  • Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability.
  • Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation.
  • Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups.
  • Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition.
Desirable Skills & Experience
  • Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite).
  • Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes.
  • Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches.
  • Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines.
  • Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums.
  • Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments.
Personal Attributes
  • Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity.
  • Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies.
  • Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints.
___ Technical Environment The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms. Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial:
  • Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python
  • AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling
  • Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows
  • Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers
  • Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components
  • Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories
___ Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. ___

ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Posted 2026-03-06

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