Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic System Design & Planning

• Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for major IT developments, incorporating cost benefit analysis and long term ROI projections.

   

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Architecture Roadmap to ensure technology stacks align with 3-5 year business growth objectives.

• Evaluate and communicate the impact of emerging technologies (such as Generative AI and Edge Computing) to senior stakeholders and advise on adoption risks.

   

2. Technical Specification & Standards

• Examine existing business models and data flows to design detailed functional specifications and technical blueprints for new systems.

   

• Define and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and “best practices” across cloud (AWS/Azure) and on-premise environments.

• Design robust test plans and disaster recovery protocols for complex system integrations to ensure 99.9% uptime.

3. Infrastructure & Network Oversight

• Research, evaluate, and monitor network infrastructure performance to identify bottlenecks before they impact business operations.

   

• Provide expert advice on the procurement, installation, and maintenance of high value hardware and software assets.

   

• Lead “Design Authority” sessions to approve or reject technical changes that impact the integrity of the core system architecture.

   

4. Implementation & Integration Leadership

• Work closely with DevOps and Engineering teams to translate high level designs into low level implementation tasks.

• Supervise the end to end integration of third party APIs and legacy systems, ensuring data consistency and security.

• Act as the technical bridge between clients and developers to clarify requirements and define the scope of software and hardware provisions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (RQF Level 6) in Computer Science or a related STEM field.

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in systems design or senior architecture roles.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architecture, and Microservices.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to: career@arcturustechnology.co.uk and a “Project Portfolio” summary (maximum 2 pages) detailing three successful IT deliveries they have managed.