Your new company Hays are supporting a large public sector organisation in Cardiff with the recruitment for a Lead Technical Architect on a 3-year fixed-term contract basis.The role offers flexible hybrid working, typically being on site 1 or 2 days per week.The salary band is up to c£71,500 for someone with the right experience, and you'd also receive an excellent benefits package including industry-leading holiday allowance and pension contribution.Your new role In the role you will join the established digital services team to lead on technical architecture design across a range of exciting projects, specifically a system integration project.You will work in collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide oversight, guidance and technical support.You will oversee legacy data migration to the new system, ensuring accuracy, minimal disruption, and compliance with data protection standards.You will identify and manage technical risks throughout the project, providing clear updates and recommendations to senior leaders.You will create and maintain key architectural documents, including high‑level designs, interface specs, and future roadmaps.What you'll need to succeed To be considered you'll need to be an experienced Technical Architect with expertise across the Microsoft stack including Azure.You'll need to specialise in technology system interoperability, system development lifecycle and have experience with end to end solution design, working with non-technical stakeholders.Experience working across large complex enterprise IT environments is also important.What you'll get in return In return you'll work on an interesting, critical project for an established organisation in the South Wales region.You'll enjoy working with an excellent team and work flexibility in a hybrid pattern.The salary range is up to c£71,500 plus benefits including 35 days annual leave ( bank holidays) and enhanced pension scheme.The role is offered on a 3-year fixed term contract.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukJobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr