Technical Architects - remote - SC cleared

• Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.
• Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (eg, microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
• Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls.
• Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability.
• Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation.
• Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups.
• Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (eg, Oracle E-Business Suite).
• Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes.
• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches.
• Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines.
• Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums.
• Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments.