Technical Architect

Technical Architect

Start Date: ASAP (Early January possible)

Location: Canary Wharf – Hybrid (1–2 days per week onsite, remote otherwise)

Engagement: 4–6 months initially, with potential extension

Must hold SC Clearance

Interested candidates should be available to start ASAP or early January.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a front-line technical leader within the project team.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to influence technology decisions and ensure architectural integrity.
• Provide architectural recommendations and oversee implementation strategies.
• Contribute to solution design, documentation, and governance processes.
• Support data migration planning, integration, and interoperability considerations.
• Ensure compliance with security, resilience, and performance standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years as a Solution or Technical Architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.
• Strong software engineering foundation with expertise in modern application architectures (microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
• Proficiency in architectural modelling techniques (C4, UML, data flow diagrams).
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including Infrastructure as Code, networking, and security.
• Deep understanding of secure system design, authentication patterns, and observability.
• Familiarity with languages such as Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern practices (CI/CD, TDD, containerisation).
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide technology decisions.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, API design, and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex topics and build consensus.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite).
• Knowledge of UK Government Digital Service standards and architecture frameworks.
• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture.
• Prior consultancy experience across multiple client environments.

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