Jobs in London - Technical Architect • Central London

Company: VE3

Central London

Technical ArchitectRole Purpose:To lead the technical architecture and integration strategy This role ensures the platform is secure, scalable, interoperable, and fully aligned with Microsoft Azure best practices, while complying with healthcare and medical device data standards (e.g. GS1, UDI-DI, GMDN).RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesCloud-Native Solution Design: Design and oversee a robust, scalable, and secure architecture using Azure services, including:Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure SQL / PostgreSQLAzure Blob StorageAzure Service Bus / Event GridAzure Key Vault and Azure MonitorAzure AD (B2B/B2C) for RBAC and authenticationAPI & Integration Strategy: Define an API-first architecture (RESTful/JSON) for:Data submission from manufacturersData consumption by NHS Trust systems and procurement toolsIntegration with MHRA systems and NHS Supply Chain datasetsCompliance and Standards Alignment: Ensure architectural and data layer compliance with:Medical device standards: GS1, UDI-DI, GMDN, NHS eClassData handling policies aligned with MHRA, NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit, and UK GDPRAccessibility and WCAG 2.2 requirements (via developer enablement and system configuration)Governance and Technical Leadership: Lead technical ceremonies (e.g. sprint planning, architectural reviews), mentor developers, and define development standards for a microservices-based delivery team.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage in workshops with manufacturers, NHS IT, and regulatory bodies to refine architecture and validate system-to-system integration requirements.Essential Skills & ExperienceAzure Cloud Mastery:Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications on AzureExperience with AKS, Azure Functions, SQL/NoSQL storage, Event Grid, Azure AD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep or Terraform)Microservices and Data Engineering:Expert in microservices design and container orchestrationFluent in .NET Core (C#) and Python for service development and data pipelinesFamiliarity with ETL/data validation frameworks, Elasticsearch, RedisHealthcare & Regulatory Domain Knowledge:Strong understanding of medical device data standards and NHS procurement practicesExposure to integrating with or supporting systems regulated by MHRA or equivalent health authoritiesRequired CertificationsTo ensure architecture aligns with Microsoft and government cloud standards, the following Azure certifications are required:Certification NameRelevanceAZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMandatory – validates full-spectrum design capability on AzureAZ-500: Azure Security Engineer AssociateStrongly preferred – ensures architecture meets NHS security standardsAZ-400: Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertDesirable – for DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline governanceDesirable Skills & ExperienceExperience with HL7 FHIR and NHS interoperability frameworksKnowledge of ISO 27001, NHS DSP Toolkit, and government IL4 security principlesPrevious delivery of SaaS-like platforms in regulated industriesFamiliarity with third-party pen testing coordination, backup & DR, and platform observability