> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4714313-senior-technical-architect-sc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4714313-senior-technical-architect-sc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Technical Architect- SC - **Company:** Layer7 - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Applications Architecture, Bash Shell, Batch Processing, Data Integration, DevOps, Middleware, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Ruby, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Circleci, Scripting, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Real Time Data, Puppet, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** November 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/gb/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-71176A5C96600D6DE7/ ## About the Role * Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Scripting languages (eg, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure provisioning and management. * Familiarity with DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) for automating deployments and improving infrastructure as code (IaC) processes. * Understanding of Middleware, APIs (REST/SOAP), microservices and SOA. * Application architecture, frameworks, technologies (eg PHP, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript), tools and best practice * Understanding of Middleware, APIs (REST/SOAP), microservices and SOA. Data Integration: * Knowledge of integrating data from disparate sources (ERP systems, CRM systems, IoT devices, etc.), Real Time data pipelines, and batch processing. * Working within a Government or public sector background is highly desirable for this role