Senior Technical Architect

Senior Software Architect - Manchester (Hybrid)Help shape the long-term technical direction of a high-scale, low-latency platform used by millions across the UK and US.Role Highlights:£95k + 10% bonus + benefits2 days/week in Manchester officeFlexible start times (7am-10am)Strategic role reporting to the CTODrive simplification, scalability, and innovation across enterprise architectureThe Company:This is a well-established, high-traffic digital business operating at national and international scale, with millions of daily users across the UK and US. The organisation runs a proprietary, Real Time transactional platform that demands high availability, low latency, and robust scalability. With a strong focus on performance engineering, cloud-native architecture, and continuous delivery, the tech function is central to business success.The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, modernising its architecture and consolidating Legacy systems into a more unified, service-oriented ecosystem. It offers a collaborative environment where technical leadership is valued, and architects play a key role in shaping long-term direction, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving innovation across the stack.Key Responsibilities:Translate complex business needs into scalable tech solutionsDesign and document architecture across systems and platformsEvaluate emerging technologies and manage vendor relationshipsEnsure performance, security, and alignment with business ..... full job details .....