Technical Architect

Division – Digital, Technology and Innovation (DTI)Department

– Strategy and Architecture (SandA) team within the Technology DirectorateSalary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,100 to £117,100

and London £79,300 to £128,800

pro rata (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. SandA’s purpose is to help translate the FCA vision and objectives into a coherent strategy ensuring we have the right enterprise architecture to support delivery - weensure we have the right roadmap, with the right solutions and best investment case.The DTI and Operations Squad, within SandA’s Architecture Consultancy team, provides architecture capability support to the business area and architecture support to the wider portfolio – in total the Squad supports DTI, Operations, and Risk and Compliance Oversight divisions plus the Payment Systems Regulator, our Chief Executive Office, and the Bank of England.Our Technical Architects play a valued role within the Squad, supporting the successful delivery of the DTI and OPS portfolio. Contribute to the design and assessment of reliable software and hardware architectures, considering risk, cost, and alignment with evolving business needsStrengthen solution outcomes by offering supportive architectural input and ensuring clear traceability from concept to implementationHelp uphold architectural governance practices that promote consistency, creativity, and accountability across teamsFoster a culture of learning and continuous improvement by enhancing architectural approaches and supporting the development of peers within the architecture communityGain hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio of projects in Data, AI, and Operations, expanding your expertise in multiple areasBenefit from a strong commitment to your professional growth, with access to certifications, workshops, and industry events, all within a culture that champions continuous learning and supports your career developmentJoin an inclusive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, adaptability, and long-term success for all its membersWe are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process (to learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme

Click Here ).Experience working as a Solution Architect including experience applying recognised frameworks and tools to co-create resilient technical designs, support evolving architecture roadmaps, and contributing to the delivery of complex, multi-tier systemsExperienced in stakeholder engagement and building trusted relationships with internal and external partners, encouraging collaborative discussions, aligning cross-functional teams, and communicating architectural decisions with clarity to support shared strategic outcomesData, Application, and Infrastructure)Holds a degree, Enterprise and Solution Architecture or a related IT disciplineBrings a collaborative understanding of platform technologies such as Salesforce, ERP, records management, content management, security, and cloud solutionsExperienced in designing AI solutions with a focus on scalability, performance optimisation, model integration, and secure practicesComfortable working with cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI frameworks, with a solid appreciation of system architecture principlesApplies architectural approaches including ArchiMate and UML across Data, Application, and Infrastructure domains in a consistent and inclusive mannerAble to create clear, high-quality documentation and architectural outputs in dynamic or evolving environments, adapting effectively while maintaining standardsCommunicates with clarity and empathy, building alignment with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to shared architectural direction within the FCAOur Values and DiversityWithin the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Technical Architect role.28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays- Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)- Private healthcare with Bupa- A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)- Life assurance of eight times your basic salary- We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. Application SupportIf you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.Technical Specialist - RegulatoryAdvert Closing Date:Midnight 18 July (please submit your application no later than 11.Applications must be submitted through our online portal.