Chief Technical Architect

3 weeks ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Henderson Scott Full time
About the Role

Henderson Scott is seeking a Chief Technical Architect to lead our UK Test Equipment (TE) team. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you will be responsible for defining the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for both UK TE projects and CofEx initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex software systems, ensuring that solutions meet performance, safety, security, and reusability standards. You will also collaborate closely with architects, technical experts, and engineering teams to ensure seamless implementation and integrity of architectural designs.

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, collaboration, and innovation. If you have experience making impactful design and architectural decisions in complex environments, we encourage you to apply.
Main Responsibilities:

  • Define the architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap for both UK TE projects and CofEx initiatives
  • Guide internal and external teams in designing complex software systems
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, safety, security, and reusability standards
  • Collaborate with architects, technical experts, and engineering teams
Requirements:
  • A proven software architect practitioner with experience making impactful design and architectural decisions in complex environments
  • Strong knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns
  • Ability to guide and collaborate effectively with software developers, articulating architectural solutions clearly
  • Skilled in assessing trade-offs between various architectural aspects and documenting design rationales
  • Understanding of software abstraction layers and the broader software stack
  • Experience in selecting and influencing tools, frameworks, and technologies to align with architectural goals
Salary and Benefits:

This role offers a competitive salary of £62,500 - £82,500 + Bonus, reflecting your skills and expertise. You will also enjoy a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to shape cutting-edge software solutions.



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