Technical Architect (AWS, Feature Design) - SC Cleared environmentLocation: Hybrid - flexible base (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London Whitehall)
Working Pattern: Fully flexible onsite requirements with potential for remote working; occasional travel for key meetings and away days
Rate: £650-£675 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 9 months
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC (transferable)
Deadline: 12pm, Tuesday 30th June
Overview:We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong focus on feature and systems design rather than hands-on coding. This role will support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment, working collaboratively across teams in a Civil Service setting.
Key Skills Experience:
Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms
Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform - usage rather than development)
Systems design and feature design expertiseIdentity and access management knowledgeTroubleshooting complex technical environmentsExperience creating system diagrams (eg Mermaid) and technical documentationAbility to assess, categorise, and allocate work across teamsStrong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skillsFamiliarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable
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