Senior Technical Architect

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect is a leading digital transformation consultancy helping public and private sector organisations deliver innovative, user-centred digital services. We combine agile delivery, modern engineering practices, and deep domain expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes for millions of users.

Role Summary

The Senior Technical Architect will provide technical leadership and expertise to the team, helping government officials and the wider team understand the existing technical landscape and assessing the impact of proposed changes on local authority Back Office IT systems. Operating at SFIA Level 5, this role requires a technically strong architect capable of working autonomously in a complex, multi-authority IT environment and producing robust, evidence-based technical assessments that directly inform decisions on the new system.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and document the existing technical architecture, identifying root causes of data quality issues, data loss incidents and system failures

Engage with local authority IT teams and their Back Office system providers to understand existing integrations, data flows and technical dependencies

Produce clear and structured technical documentation including current-state architecture diagrams, integration maps, data flow diagrams and technical constraints registers

Assess the technical effort, implementation timescales and cost implications for local authorities to adapt their Back Office systems under different future-state scenarios

Provide technical assurance and advisory input across the discovery, ensuring the evidence base is technically sound and sufficiently detailed for decision-making

Support the Business Analyst and Service Designer in understanding the technical context of pain points raised by building control authority teams

Identify and flag technical risks, constraints, dependencies and data standards issues that should inform the design of the new system

Contribute to the final discovery report, specifically the technical impact assessment and options analysis sections

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and accessibly to non-technical policy and programme stakeholders

Ensure technical recommendations align with the GDS Technology Code of Practice and government security standards

Essential Skills & Experience

Significant experience as a Technical Architect or Solutions Architect in UK public sector or local government digital delivery

Strong understanding of digital notification systems, RESTful APIs, data exchange standards and system integration patterns

Experience assessing the technical impact of system changes across complex, multi-organisation IT landscapes

Ability to produce high-quality technical architecture documentation and system diagrams using tools such as draw.io, Lucidchart, Archi or equivalent

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Knowledge of government technology standards including the GDS Technology Code of Practice, NCSC security principles and data standards

Experience working in Agile multidisciplinary teams alongside designers, researchers and delivery managers

SFIA Level 5 competencies as defined in the SFIA framework

Desirable Skills & Experience

Knowledge of local authority IT Back Office systems and common providers (eg Idox, Arcus Global, DEF Software, Northgate)

Experience with building control notification systems or related regulatory IT infrastructure

Familiarity with data quality frameworks, master data management and data governance in public sector contexts

Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure or GCP) and understanding of government cloud hosting standards

SFIA Level 5 Behaviours Expected

At SFIA Level 5 (Ensure, Advise), the successful candidate will demonstrate the following core behaviours:

Takes ownership of technical architecture outputs and is accountable for their accuracy and fitness for purpose

Advises on technical strategy, integration approach and architecture options at programme level

Works autonomously across technically complex and ambiguous problem domains

Influences technical direction and decision-making through evidence-based recommendations

Builds technical credibility and confidence with government clients and local authority IT stakeholders

Diversity & 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.