Chief Technical Architect

Company Description:Company DescriptionTelefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) is a leading NextGen Tech solutions provider with a highly diversified team of over 6,000 exceptionally skilled employees and +60 nationalities.We serve more than 5.5m customers every day in over 175 countries, with a global ecosystem of market-leading partners. Global strategic hubs: Spain, Brazil, the UK, Germany.The Telefónica Tech UK&I hub has an end- to-end portfolio of market leading services and develops integrated technology solutions to accelerate digital transformation through: Cloud, Data & AI, Enterprise Applications, Digital Workplace and Cyber Security & Networking.Values: Open, Bold, TrustedWe don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.Trusted Partners:Microsoft: Top 3 Service Providers, Azure Expert Status, Fastrack & Inner Circle PartnerHPE: Platinum Partner – FY23 UK&I Solution Provider of the YearPalo Alto & Crowdstrike: part of our NextDefense Cyber Security PortfolioFortinet: Elite VIP Program – one of only 2 in the UKAWS: Premier Tier Services PartnerJob Description:Chief Technical ArchitectLead the technical strategy for a high-impact account and shape resilient, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. This is a senior leadership role where you’ll act as the trusted advisor to clients while driving architecture, innovation, and service excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine architecture strategy for availability, resilience, scalability, and disaster recoveryEnsure uptime, performance, and service reliability targets are metLead major incident resolution and root cause analysisAct as senior technical advisor to client stakeholdersTranslate business needs into secure, compliant technology solutionsGovern architecture standards (e.g. TOGAF) and solution design qualityOversee transformations, migrations, and platform modernisationSupport presales, bids, and solution design with commercially viable approachesLead and mentor multi-disciplinary technical teams (cloud, infrastructure, networking, security)RequirementsProven experience as a senior architect or technical authorityStrong expertise in public and private cloud (Azure, IaaS, networking, security)Experience with enterprise architecture and governance frameworksKnowledge of healthcare IT and regulatory standards (e.g. NHS environments)Strong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience with technologies such as Azure, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, HPE, or PureBenefitsWork on high-impact, enterprise-scale projectsOpportunity to shape technical strategy and innovationCollaborative and supportive team environmentOngoing professional development and certificationsLocation: UK - Flexibility to travel to client and London HQ (Walkie Talkie) when requiredApply now to lead enterprise architecture and deliver resilient, future-ready technology solutions.Additional Information:At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
 
Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 
 
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.  We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch. 

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