Digital Architect
Hybrid — Staffordshire (ideally 1 day a week, but can flex for the right person)
Fixed-Term Contract — 24 Months
salary is based on experience


About the Organisation
Join a nationally recognised organisation undergoing a major multi-year digital transformation. With significant investment in modern cloud platforms and customer-facing digital services, the business is rebuilding its digital estate to support new products, smoother user journeys and improved operational capabilities.
You will be part of a forward-thinking digital function with strong leadership support and a clearly defined roadmap — an ideal environment for an architect who wants to shape long-term platforms, influence strategy and embed modern engineering practices.


The Role
As a Digital Architect, you will shape, define and govern the organisation’s digital platforms, with an emphasis on Azure and Sitecore-based solutions. You’ll work across multiple product teams and delivery partners, ensuring architectures are scalable, secure and future proof.
This is a hands-on architectural leadership role where your decisions will influence key digital services used by large volumes of internal and external users.
This is a 24-month fixed-term contract with genuine long-term potential, including the possibility of a permanent role.


What you’ll be doing
*Designing and governing digital platforms built on Azure, Sitecore and surrounding technologies
*Defining architectures that align with enterprise standards, cloud strategy and security governance
*Working closely with product and engineering squads to create scalable and pragmatic solutions
*Influencing technical direction across internal teams and external delivery partners
*Driving modern engineering principles such as API-first design, microservices, automation and quality-driven development
*Supporting complex integrations across mobile, CRM, digital channels and business systems
*Helping develop the future digital blueprint the organisation will build upon for years to come


What we’re looking for
*Proven background architecting digital platforms in complex environments
*Strong technical experience with Azure cloud services and Sitecore (or similar enterprise web/content platforms)
*Expertise in API-led architectures, microservices and cloud-native design
*Understanding of CRM, mobile and wider digital ecosystem integrations
*Solid appreciation of GDPR, data governance and cyber security principles
*Certifications such as TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect are beneficial
*Excellent communicator capable of influencing technical and non-technical teams
What’s on offer
*£75,000–£90,000 salary depending on experience
*Long-term progression and internal career opportunities
*Extensive training and development options
Interested?
If you’re a Digital Architect seeking the chance to define modern cloud and digital platforms — in a stable, well-backed transformation environment — this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.