Technical Architect

A Technical Architect and Senior Technical Architect are required for a public sector client. You will analyse the client's technology landscape, identify opportunities for improvement, and define architectures that support long-term digital transformation.

Skills and experience required:
* Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.
* Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems).
* Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams.
* Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls.
* Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability.
* Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation.
* Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges.
The contract is for 3 to 4 months inside IR35 and is due to start in January. There is a requirement to be onsite in London two days per week.

To be considered for the position please forward your CV.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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