Technical Architect

Responsibilities

• 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 system
• 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
• Competitive salary and company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Private Healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
• About Howdens:
• There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. If you want to be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For, please apply now.
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Additional Information

Howdens are offering an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in our software development function as a Technical Architect. You will drive the technical vision, define architectural strategy, and guide the creation of innovative, scalable solutions that make a real impact on our business This is a full-time permanent opportunity based at our office in Brackmills Business Park, Northampton, Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will work onsite 4 days per week with one from home.

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