IT Technical Architect

Salary: £60,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert formal qualification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate formal qualification
• Extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or the public sector
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design, with relevant certification

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure, systems, and network solutions
• Provide expert technical advice to colleagues and senior leaders
• Support key infrastructure projects and system upgrades
• Mentor team members and promote best practices
• Provide technical leadership, guide technical teams and stakeholders, and champion innovation and continuous improvement
• Help ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and future-ready

Technologies:

• Architect
• Azure
• Support
• Network
• Cloud

More:

We are Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and were looking for a Technical Architect (Band 8a) to join our innovative IT Infrastructure team. This is a senior, strategic role shaping the future of our infrastructure and supporting clinical and operational excellence. Youll join a motivated, skilled, and supportive team, helping enable safe, reliable digital services that improve patient care. Our benefits include flexible working options; 27 days of annual leave, rising with service, with the opportunity to buy or sell leave; a generous NHS pension; learning and career development opportunities; Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles; wellbeing tools and services; retailer and restaurant discounts; staff networks supporting equality; generous family and special leave; and free parking across Trust sites. The selection process has two stages: a telephone interview followed by a face-to-face interview for successful candidates; online interviews are not offered. Applications are considered in the order received, and the posting may close early if we find the right applicant, so we encourage applying as soon as possible.

last updated 40 week of 2026