Average Technical Architect salary in the UK

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. What you’ll be doing 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, KubernetesHands-on technical expertise with enterprise solutionsExperience in defining, designing, configuring and delivering enterprise systemEffective communicator able to translate technical detail when communicated with stakeholdersSystem issue investigation and resolutionThe 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 visionSolid 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 environmentExperience applying CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring practices What we can offer you Competitive salary and company bonusExcellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)Car Allowance or Company CarPrivate Healthcare for you and your family25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.Staff DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgrammeExceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: FTSE100 company and the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier Howdens Joinery provides thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.   Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda 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. #LI-HG1

Job Title: Technical ArchitectRef: BM094Location: HarrogateSalary: £35,000 - £45,000This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic RIBA chartered practice who offer their expertise to the residential, retail, and healthcare sectors. They are looking for a talented Technical Architect to join their expanding team in their Harrogate studio.Benefits for the role of Technical Architect include: Highly competitive salaryContributory pension schemeProfessional developmentHybrid workingPersonal developmentGenerous holiday allowanceDuties for the role of Technical Architect include:Produce creative design solutionsDevelop high-quality technical drawing and specificationsLiaise with main contractors and sub-contractor teamsAttend design team meetings and site visitsDeliver projects from inception through to completionSkills and experience for the role of Technical Architect:ARB registeredStrong post RIBA Part 3 qualification experience as an Architect within a UK practiceProficiency with RevitExperience working on projects at RIBA stages 5 and 6Experience managing projects across various sectorsJob running experience is desirableExcellent drawing and design skillsStrong technical skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and organisational skillsIf This role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to architecture please feel free to contact Ben Moore on or email . This is a permanent role

Technical Architect - Microsoft FabricChester - Hybrid working 2 x per week Salary: Up to £90,000 per annumA leading client in Chester seeks a Technical Architect to design and deliver data and AI solutions on the Microsoft Fabric platform. As Technical Lead for a small team, you'll oversee end-to-end architecture, develop scalable analytics solutions, and stay hands-on. Responsibilities include delivering Fabric solutions (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouses, Power BI), leading architecture and performance optimisation, and enabling advanced analytics and machine learning with Fabric and Azure ML.Key skills and responsibilities:Design and deliver scalable, secure end-to-end Microsoft Fabric solutions aligned with the businesses objectives (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouses and Power BI)Designing and managing enterprise-grade workloads and semantic models to enable robust analytics and reporting, utilising Fabric and Azure MLPlanning and sizing Fabric initiatives, including capacity needs, effort estimates, infrastructure requirements, team resourcing, and delivery timelines.Extensive knowledge in data modelling, DAX, Python/PySpark, SQL/KQL.Proven record of technical leadership and effective stakeholder engagement.Lead architectural design, capacity planning, and performance optimisation efforts.Implement governance, security, and DevOps best practices.Lead a small team of data engineers and contribute to the development of the platform strategy.Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Harvey Nash for immediate consideration.