Lead Technology Consultant at Anson McCade

Technical Architect - Digital & Data Consulting

A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is hiring a Technical Architect to join its Digital & Data community. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-impact programmes across multiple sectors, helping organisations turn strategy into scalable, real‑world technology solutions.

About the role:

As a Technical Architect, you’ll sit at the heart of delivery, shaping end‑to‑end solutions, setting architectural direction, and working closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders. You’ll combine hands‑on engineering experience with strong architectural thinking to solve complex business and technical challenges.

What you’ll be doing as a Technical Architect:

• Creating and assuring architecture artefacts (HLDs, design decisions, technical options)
• Leading architectural vision and defining guardrails for delivery teams
• Working closely with engineers as a hands‑on technical SME
• Supporting clients with cost estimation, planning and cases for change
• Operating across multiple architectural domains (business, data, application, technology, security)
• Delivering solutions using agile ways of working

What they are looking for in a Technical Architect:

• Strong background in software engineering with experience leading teams
• Proven experience in solution or technical architecture roles
• Confidence working across multiple architectural domains
• Strong stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving skills
• Certifications in cloud or architecture frameworks are a plus

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + buy options
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Strong pension and share ownership schemes

Apply now with your latest CV.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Information Technology | Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.