IaaS Technical Architect (Java, OAuth, Docker, Kubernetes) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE
IaaS Technical Architect (Java, OAuth, Docker, Kubernetes) - MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE - Telford & Remote
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an IASS Squad Leader.
For this role you will need to be onsite in Telford 2 days per week.
Please find some details below:
Clearance Required: Must have SC Clearance
Location: Telford - 2 days onsite per week
Digital Platforms Run and Change is focused on running and evolving a diverse range of platforms - some which host and enable customer facing services, and others that also create and manage their own end user digital customer journeys
The Architect will design and support the delivery of technical solutions that meet business and operational needs. The role focuses on shaping architecture direction, creating clear design documents, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with the customer's standards, are secure, scalable, and maintainable. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners to ensure designs can be delivered effectively and safely.
Key Responsibilities
Produce architecture designs that meet technical and business requirements
Work with delivery teams, product owners, engineers, and testers to shape the technical approach
Translate requirements into clear and practical design decisions
Produce architecture documents, diagrams, and supporting notes
Ensure solutions align with standards, security requirements, and governance
Support teams through build, testing, deployment, and change processes
Take part in design reviews and provide technical assurance
Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Identify risks, issues, and design constraints early and support their resolution
Deliverables
Architecture design documents and diagrams
Technical input to planning, estimating, and risk management
Design review contributions and assurance outputs
Guidance to delivery teams during build and deployment
Updated design packs aligned with governance checkpoints
Dependencies/Assumptions
Access to project teams, architecture standards, and technical documentation
Engagement with security, data, and platform teams as required
Required Skills and Experience
General Skills
Strong background in technology architecture
Understanding of modern platforms, integration approaches, and engineering practices
Ability to turn requirements into clear architecture designs
Experience producing structured documentation and architecture models
Confidence working with delivery teams and stakeholders
Clear communication skills
Understanding of secure design and architectural governance
Core Technical Skills
Java development
Spring Framework
OAuth/authentication protocols
Server Side engineering/Back End development
Platform & Infrastructure Skills
Docker (containerisation)
Kubernetes (container orchestration)
Domain/Architecture Knowledge
Understanding of IASS architecture
Experience working within identity/access or similar secure service environments (implied through OAuth & IASS)
Additional/Desirable Attributes
Ability to work on scalable, distributed systems (implied from Kubernetes & Server Side experience)
Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.