Technical Architect
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£650 - £675 Daily
Contract/Project
- Remote
Technical Architect (AWS, Feature Design) - SC Cleared environment
Location: Hybrid – flexible base (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London Whitehall)
Working Pattern: Fully flexible onsite requirements with potential for remote working; occasional travel for key meetings and away days
Rate: £650–£675 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 9 months
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC (transferable)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong focus on feature and systems design rather than hands-on coding. This role will support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment, working collaboratively across teams in a Civil Service setting.
Key Skills Experience:
Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms
Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform – usage rather than development)
Systems design and feature design expertise
Identity and access management knowledge
Troubleshooting complex technical environments
Experience creating system diagrams (e.g. Mermaid) and technical documentation
Ability to assess, categorise, and allocate work across teams
Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable
- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all
Location: Hybrid – flexible base (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London Whitehall)
Working Pattern: Fully flexible onsite requirements with potential for remote working; occasional travel for key meetings and away days
Rate: £650–£675 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 9 months
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC (transferable)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong focus on feature and systems design rather than hands-on coding. This role will support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment, working collaboratively across teams in a Civil Service setting.
Key Skills Experience:
Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms
Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform – usage rather than development)
Systems design and feature design expertise
Identity and access management knowledge
Troubleshooting complex technical environments
Experience creating system diagrams (e.g. Mermaid) and technical documentation
Ability to assess, categorise, and allocate work across teams
Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable
- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all
Reference: 225295396
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Technical Architect
Posted on Jun 25, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£650 - £675 Daily
Contract/Project
- Remote
Technical Architect (AWS, Feature Design) - SC Cleared environment
Location: Hybrid – flexible base (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London Whitehall)
Working Pattern: Fully flexible onsite requirements with potential for remote working; occasional travel for key meetings and away days
Rate: £650–£675 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 9 months
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC (transferable)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong focus on feature and systems design rather than hands-on coding. This role will support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment, working collaboratively across teams in a Civil Service setting.
Key Skills Experience:
Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms
Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform – usage rather than development)
Systems design and feature design expertise
Identity and access management knowledge
Troubleshooting complex technical environments
Experience creating system diagrams (e.g. Mermaid) and technical documentation
Ability to assess, categorise, and allocate work across teams
Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable
- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all
Location: Hybrid – flexible base (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, or London Whitehall)
Working Pattern: Fully flexible onsite requirements with potential for remote working; occasional travel for key meetings and away days
Rate: £650–£675 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 9 months
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC (transferable)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong focus on feature and systems design rather than hands-on coding. This role will support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment, working collaboratively across teams in a Civil Service setting.
Key Skills Experience:
Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms
Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform – usage rather than development)
Systems design and feature design expertise
Identity and access management knowledge
Troubleshooting complex technical environments
Experience creating system diagrams (e.g. Mermaid) and technical documentation
Ability to assess, categorise, and allocate work across teams
Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable
- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all
Reference: 225295396
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