Technical Architect

NQC is a successful and growing software company specialising in supply chain risk management platforms. We’re in the ‘Tech for Good’ space, providing online web platforms which are in use by some of the largest organisations across a number of industries including the UK Government and the Automotive industry.

Based in central Manchester, NQC offers a supportive working atmosphere within a diverse team of people. We work on a hybrid model and regularly meet up outside of the office for team socials and company events. This is an opportunity to work on globally recognised technology solutions used by major brands throughout the world and become part of an exciting long term plan for sustainability, and a better future.

About your new role:

As part of our growth journey, NQC is searching for an experienced Technical Architect to take ownership of our technology strategy. The successful candidate will lead our talented tech teams such as Development, IT Security, Software Testers and UX to drive innovation and define our long-term technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Technical Architect, you will be required to undertake the following responsibilities as part of your day to day activities:

• Lead the technology roadmap of NQC, outlining the development of our infrastructure, architecture, security and product management.
• Overseeing the development and dissemination of technology for our external customers, vendors and clients.
• Promoting scalability and maintainability of our MACH architecture.
• Overseeing the research and development lifecycle of new technology and features.
• Identifying areas for growth and leveraging emerging technologies and trends to propose changes and updates to our existing tech stack.
• Ensuring our architecture adheres to best security practices and compliance regulations.
• Communicating between various functions of the wider business including project management, senior developers, leads and at executive level.
• Sit on the board of NQC’s directors.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

To be successful for this role, you will ideally meet these requirements:

• Proven industry experience in a senior technology leadership role.
• A proven track record of successfully developing and implementing technology strategies that have driven business growth.
• A rich understanding of the development lifecycle, including software/Technical Architecture.
• Strong skills within any public cloud(s) - preferably GCP.
• Strong technical background in scripting, with a focus on JavaScript and PHP.
• Familiarity with working in an open-source Linux environment - preferably on SaaS.
• Experience improving processing with load balancing.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills across cross-functional teams, from development all the way through to directorship level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and improvement.
• A keen interest in emerging technologies within software development, cloud-computing, APIs, microservices and security.

Key Competencies:

• Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations.
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding.
• Champions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors.
• Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Hybrid working policy
• Private pension scheme
• 25 days holiday (Increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Learning & Development through Udemy
• 24/7 Access to a Virtual GP
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary after probation period)
• Regular company socials & events
• Perkbox - giving you weekly free treats, monthly cinema tickets, birthday gifts