Application Lead

Central Government | Solution Architecture | Technical Ownership | Azure | SC Cleared | Hybrid | Competitive Rate

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Application Lead to provide technical ownership of the application layer across this mission-critical national programme. You will coordinate solution design, application architecture, supplier engagement, technical assurance and life cycle management to ensure delivery of a resilient, secure and operationally effective service.

About the Programme

We are supporting a major central Government client on a mission-critical digital transformation programme to replace a Legacy case management system with a modern, secure, cloud-native platform hosted on Microsoft Azure.

The new platform will automate referral ingestion, triage and case-handling workflows, integrate with key national systems, provide secure APIs for data exchange with partners, and deliver significant improvements in operational reporting, resilience and scalability.

This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together a full delivery team to design, build, secure and support the platform from the ground up. It is an opportunity to work on nationally important digital infrastructure within a technically demanding and rewarding environment.

Working Arrangements

Location: Hybrid - various UK locations. Candidates must be able to attend site as required.

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.

Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience. To be discussed on application.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership of the application, coordinating solution design and application architecture
• Lead application architecture decisions and ensure alignment with the overall platform design
• Manage technical assurance activities and provide oversight of engineering quality across the application
• Engage with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders on technical matters
• Oversee the application life cycle from design through to delivery and operational support
• Ensure the application meets security, performance, scalability and resilience requirements
• Support the wider programme leadership on technical planning, risk and dependency management

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in an Application Lead, Technical Lead or Solution Architect role on a complex programme
• Strong application architecture and solution design capability within cloud-native environments
• Experience managing technical assurance and engineering standards across a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and suppliers
• Active SC Clearance (essential - candidates without this will not be considered)

Desirable

• Microsoft Azure architecture experience or certification
• Experience delivering within government or law enforcement environments
• Familiarity with government technical standards and assurance frameworks (eg GDS, NIST, NCSC)

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements above, please get in touch ASAP with:

• Your current CV
• Your availability/notice period
• Your expected day rate
• Confirmation of your current SC clearance status (level and whether currently active)

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates will be progressed without delay.