Senior Technical Architect - Band 8A Location: Belfast Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £55,690 - £62,682 per annum Closing Date: 5pm on Friday 20 November 2026 Apple Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for an experienced Senior Technical Architect (Band 8A) to provide strategic technical architecture expertise, leadership and assurance across a major regional ePharmacy digital transformation programme. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic technical design, planning, integration and implementation of complex programme workstreams. Develop technical strategies, assess options and make recommendations on appropriate solutions. Provide expert technical advice across infrastructure, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, identity management, systems integration, data migration and healthcare interoperability. Analyse complex technical issues, information flows and processes to develop recommendations and solutions. Influence and gain agreement on technical solutions across internal and external stakeholder groups. Manage the strategic delivery and ongoing development of IT services, ensuring they meet programme and stakeholder requirements. Oversee technical suppliers, service performance, change management and service assurance. Develop and maintain technical project plans, documentation, reports and business cases. Manage operational risks, service continuity and ..... full job details .....