Technical Architect
We’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect to join a major government digital transformation programme delivering critical public services. You’ll play a key role in designing and implementing modern, user-centered digital solutions that impact millions of citizens across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead the technical architecture of large-scale digital services, ensuring they meet government security standards and accessibility requirements.
2. Design resilient, scalable solutions using modern cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
3. Collaborate with multiple delivery teams to ensure technical consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
4. Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices, patterns, and technologies.
5. Work within government technical standards including the Technology Code of Practice and Service Standard.
6. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology choices that balance innovation with reliability.
7. Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.
Essential Experience:
1. Proven experience as a Technical Architect in large-scale digital transformation projects.
2. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), microservices, and API design.
3. Experience with government security classifications and NCSC guidelines.
4. Track record of delivering highly available, secure, and accessible digital services.
5. Understanding of DevOps practices and continuous delivery principles.
6. Experience working in agile environments and with distributed delivery teams.
Technical Skills:
1. Modern development frameworks and languages.
2. Cloud infrastructure and platform services.
3. API design and integration patterns.
4. Identity and access management.
5. Security architecture and threat modeling.
6. Performance optimization and monitoring.
7. Microservices architecture patterns.
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