Technical Architect

Technical Architect

Ready to shape the technical foundations that power one of the UK’s largest and fastest-moving delivery networks?

At Evri, our Architecture and Engineering teams are transforming how our technology operates end-to-end - modernising platforms, scaling cloud capability and building secure, reliable and high-performing systems that support millions of customers every day.

As we continue to invest in innovation, cloud engineering and automation, the role of Technical Architect is more critical than ever. If you want to influence technical direction at scale, work with modern technologies and be part of a team where your expertise is valued and visible - this is the place to do it.

Join us as a Technical Architect and help shape how we design and deliver the next generation of Evri’s technology landscape - ensuring our systems are secure, scalable and engineered for long-term success.

If you're analytical, curious, highly technical and enjoy collaborating with engineers, architects and product teams to define robust solutions, this could be your next step.

What you’ll be doing

As a Technical Architect, you’ll translate high-level solution designs into clear, scalable and secure low-level designs that support engineering teams to deliver effectively.

Working closely with Solution Architects, Engineering Principals, Developers, Product Owners and SREs, you’ll ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements while aligning to architectural standards.

You’ll operate across multiple domains, supporting delivery, managing technical debt, improving standards and driving innovation through proof-of-concepts and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain Low-Level Designs aligned with solution architecture and evolving business needs.
• Ensure designs meet architectural standards and governance processes.
• Publish and maintain API contracts and support developer enablement.
• Identify and manage technical debt, supporting prioritisation and continuous improvement.
• Drive refactoring and technical improvement initiatives across domains.
• Support incident investigation and resolution with engineering teams.
• Lead documentation and standardisation across product areas.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead proof-of-concept activity.
• Translate solution designs into actionable work items and help shape requirements.
• Manage and optimise cloud and infrastructure costs.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to align on best practice.
• Review third-party designs to ensure alignment with standards and strategy.
• Advise stakeholders, assess risks and support informed decision-making.

Interested? Here’s what you’ll need to be successful

• Strong experience designing and delivering technical solutions within complex environments.
• Hands-on AWS experience (including serverless) and strong knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Understanding of modern coding practices, API design and object-oriented principles.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging architectures and a range of database technologies.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles and modern engineering practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams.
• Experience identifying technical debt and driving continuous improvement.
• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience; AWS certifications are desirable.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That’s why we’re building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We're committed to removing barriers, creating opportunity and ensuring every colleague feels valued for who they are and what they bring.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.