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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Technical Architect - **Company:** SR2 LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, User Authentication, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, OAuth, OpenID, Software Engineering, Web Applications, SC Clearance - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/9DED6BFB9D1E3E7AF4 ## About the Role * Significant experience operating as a Lead Technical Architect, Principal Technical Architect or senior Technical Architect * Proven experience owning technical architecture and providing leadership across complex digital programmes * Strong software engineering/development background with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams * Strong AWS architecture and cloud experience * Strong understanding of identity, authentication and authorisation architecture * Good working knowledge of OIDC and OAuth * Experience architecting authentication integrations across user-facing web applications and digital services * Strong understanding of application architecture, APIs, security, scalability, resilience and integration patterns * Experience setting technical direction and providing architectural governance and assurance * Experience leading and influencing technical teams within Agile multidisciplinary environments * Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD and modern engineering practices * Ability to communicate complex technical decisions to senior stakeholders and drive consensus across multiple teams * Active SC clearance ## Description SR2 is supporting a high-profile, customer-facing digital programme and is looking for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural direction across a complex delivery environment. 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