Technical Architect

Posted 5 hours 8 minutes ago by Howdens Joinery Co.

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 1

Job Description

What you'll be doing

Technical Leadership: Mentor developers, guide best practices, and resolve complex technical challenges.
Architecture Ownership: Define, evolve, and document system architecture to align with business goals and technical standards.
Solution Design: Deliver secure, scalable solutions that balance speed, cost, and quality.
Standards & Governance: Uphold coding, testing, and security standards across teams.
Innovation: Evaluate new technologies, modernise systems, and reduce technical debt.
Collaboration: Work closely with product and delivery teams, communicating technical decisions clearly.
Future Proofing: Plan for growth with a forward looking technology roadmap.

What we need from you

Understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system architecture.
Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g. C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) and frameworks relevant to your stack.
Hands on experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation/orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
Hands on technical expertise with enterprise solutions
Experience in defining, designing, configuring and delivering enterprise systems
Effective communicator able to translate technical detail when communicated with stakeholders
System issue investigation and resolution
The ability to translate complex stakeholder demands into realistic solutions that meet expectations and don't introduce technical debt.
Ability to set and communicate a clear technical vision
Solid grasp of integration approaches (APIs, microservices, event driven systems) and data modelling.
Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable, and secure applications in an Agile/DevOps environment
Experience applying CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring practices

What we can offer you