Lead Technical Architect

- Lead project workstreams or small/medium client engagements in technology engagements - Collaborate with client teams to align technical solutions with organisational strategies and user needs - Define and communicate end-to-end solution architectures for programmes and services, translating business and user needs into scalable, ethical, and maintainable technical designs - Conduct thorough technical assessments and provide actionable recommendations for decision-makers - Explain the potential impact, costs, benefits, and risks of recommendations - Support client architecture governance, ensuring alignment with enterprise, data, and security standards - Contribute to delivery planning to support agile product development - Facilitate architecture decision-making with clients, balancing strategic and tactical needs - Produce high-quality artefacts roadmaps, diagrams, architecture models, and written briefs - Create artefacts such as technology roadmaps, options appraisals, and architecture diagrams - Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, data, and delivery - Input into bids and proposals with a focus on technology content - Maintain a strong understanding of emerging trends and technologies - Mentor or line manage more junior consultants and contribute to internal learning - Provide thought leadership and contribute to business development and marketing activities - Contribute to the continual development of our technology and data practice - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, building trust with senior stakeholders