Architecture roles
Technical architects
- Last reviewed
- 18 May 2026
- Owner
- Head of Architecture
Technical architects are generally embedded within a multi-disciplinary team (or across multiple teams), working end-to-end to help to design and implement technical solutions. They are often specialists or technical subject matter experts in one or more disciplines (e.g. software development, data, security, DevOps). They tend to work in continuous delivery environments and are comfortable with turning business problems into technical design. They tend to be from a software development or engineering background and are comfortable using technical toolsets and / or code.
Technical architects typically work in portfolios and service lines within DfE, such as those found in Teacher Services or Children and Families, for example. This role is aligns with the Technical architect role in the Government Digital and Data Capability Framework.
You can read more about the role in the standard Technical Architect job description.