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# Technical Architect - Contract

- **Company:** Stealth It
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Event Driven Architecture, Microservices
- **Published:** October 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-FFA05BB2278330DB76/

## About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Technical Architect (SFIA Level 6) to join a high-profile delivery team, helping shape and deliver complex digital solutions across large-scale programmes.

This role is ideal for someone who has strong architecture experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of designing and implementing integration solutions within complex enterprise environments., * Proven experience as a Technical Architect (SFIA Level 6) or equivalent.

 * Strong background in designing and delivering integration architectures.
 * Experience with APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud-based solutions.
 * Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
 * Experience working within large, complex organisations or public sector environments.

Desirable

 * Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain SC.
 * Government or public sector project experience.
 * Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments.
 * Knowledge of architecture frameworks and governance processes.

What We're Looking For

 * Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
 * Able to lead technical discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Confident making architectural decisions that balance risk, cost, and delivery outcomes.

If you're a Technical Architect with strong integration experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

* Lead the technical architecture and design of complex digital services and platforms.
 * Define architecture standards, patterns, and best practices across projects.
 * Design and oversee system integrations between internal and external platforms.
 * Collaborate with business, technical, and delivery stakeholders to ensure solutions align with strategic objectives.
 * Produce high-quality architecture artefacts and technical documentation.
 * Provide technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams throughout the project life cycle.
 * Support governance, assurance, and technical design authority processes.