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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Architect - **Company:** SCRM CONSULTING INC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Governance, Data Loss, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Lucidchart, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Data Management, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/1F193A6C9352B98F6C ## About the Role Significant experience as a Technical Architect or Solutions Architect in UK public sector or local government digital delivery Strong understanding of digital notification systems, RESTful APIs, data exchange standards and system integration patterns Experience assessing the technical impact of system changes across complex, multi-organisation IT landscapes Ability to produce high-quality technical architecture documentation and system diagrams using tools such as draw.io, Lucidchart, Archi or equivalent Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences Knowledge of government technology standards including the GDS Technology Code of Practice, NCSC security principles and data standards Experience working in Agile multidisciplinary teams alongside designers, researchers and delivery managers SFIA Level 5 competencies as defined in the SFIA framework Desirable Skills & Experience Knowledge of local authority IT Back Office systems and common providers (eg Idox, Arcus Global, DEF Software, Northgate) Experience with building control notification systems or related regulatory IT infrastructure Familiarity with data quality frameworks, master data management and data governance in public sector contexts Cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure or GCP) and understanding of government cloud hosting standards SFIA Level 5 Behaviours Expected At SFIA Level 5 (Ensure, Advise), the successful candidate will demonstrate the following core behaviours: Takes ownership of technical architecture outputs and is accountable for their accuracy and fitness for purpose Advises on technical strategy, integration approach and architecture options at programme level Works autonomously across technically complex and ambiguous problem domains Influences technical direction and decision-making through evidence-based recommendations Builds technical credibility and confidence with government clients and local authority IT stakeholders ## Description The Senior Technical Architect will provide technical leadership and expertise to the team, helping government officials and the wider team understand the existing technical landscape and assessing the impact of proposed changes on local authority Back Office IT systems. Operating at SFIA Level 5, this role requires a technically strong architect capable of working autonomously in a complex, multi-authority IT environment and producing robust, evidence-based technical assessments that directly inform decisions on the new system., Assess and document the existing technical architecture, identifying root causes of data quality issues, data loss incidents and system failures Engage with local authority IT teams and their Back Office system providers to understand existing integrations, data flows and technical dependencies Produce clear and structured technical documentation including current-state architecture diagrams, integration maps, data flow diagrams and technical constraints registers Assess the technical effort, implementation timescales and cost implications for local authorities to adapt their Back Office systems under different future-state scenarios Provide technical assurance and advisory input across the discovery, ensuring the evidence base is technically sound and sufficiently detailed for decision-making Support the Business Analyst and Service Designer in understanding the technical context of pain points raised by building control authority teams Identify and flag technical risks, constraints, dependencies and data standards issues that should inform the design of the new system Contribute to the final discovery report, specifically the technical impact assessment and options analysis sections Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and accessibly to non-technical policy and programme stakeholders Ensure technical recommendations align with the GDS Technology Code of Practice and government security standards ## Related Videos - [SRE Methods In an Agency Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/348-sre-methods-in-an-agency-environment) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [REST In Peace: Why LLMs Can't CRUD](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100272-rest-in-peace-why-llms-can-t-crud) - [From Shadow AI to Secure Intelligence: Safe AI Usage in the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2093-from-shadow-ai-to-secure-intelligence-safe-ai-usage-in-the-enterprise) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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