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# SC Cleared Technical Architect

- **Company:** Wolverhampton
- **Location:** Wolverhampton, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Github, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Data Management, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/40160651/

## About the Role

Who You AreExperience and technical detail are more important than specific qualifications for this role. We are looking for candidates with a strong blend of the following:Core Technical Stack: Strong systems design experience in AWS (Cloud, DevOps, or Data engineers with at least 2 years of Technical Architecture experience are highly sought after). An Azure or GCP background is helpful if combined with AWS.Key Tools: Solid understanding of Kubernetes, Docker containerisation, and GitHub Actions. You must understand the architectural importance of using Terraform (though you won't need to write it in detail yourself).Domain Experience: Backgrounds in Analytical or Data Platforms are highly advantageous. Central Government experience is desirable but not mandatory.Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to tailor technical specifications to different engineering disciplines.
Interested or want to learn more? Apply directly or drop me a message with your updated CV and clearance status!

## Description

Role: SC cleared Technical ArchitectLength: Initial contract until April 2027Day rate: £675 p/d Inside IR35Location: Fully flexible base office (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London)Hybrid: Highly flexible hybrid/remote options for the right candidate (periodic attendance for away days and specific meetings required)Clearance: Active SC clearance / SC cleared
We're supporting a major UK Government department looking for an experienced Technical Architect to join a multidisciplinary digital team working on a brand-new cloud data platform.
Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & Ticket Decomposition: Translate user requirements into system-level technical designs and break them down into discrete tickets with clear acceptance criteria for front-end, data, and DevOps engineers.Architecture Review & Assurance: Review the existing AWS platform architecture, ensure alignment with AWS frameworks, and maintain technical documentation.Systems Design & Diagnostics: Identify system design bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and liaise directly with DevOps to resolve them.Technical Diagramming: Create sustainable high- and low-level system designs (the team uses Mermaid for creating reusable diagrams).


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