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Harvey Nash
Technical Architect
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £450 - 525 - Day
- Recruiter
- Harvey Nash
- Closes
- 25 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Job Title: Contract Technical Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared)
Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London)
Contract Type: Contract
IR35: Inside
Duration: 6 Months +
Rate: £450-£525 (DOE)
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance
About the Role
A UK Government department is seeking a skilled Technical Architect with a strong background in software engineering to support the delivery of complex digital services. This is a contract opportunity to work on high-impact public sector programmes, helping shape the technical direction of modern, scalable systems.
You'll work closely with delivery teams, product owners, and other architects to ensure technical solutions are robust, secure, and aligned with strategic goals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for designing high-quality software systems.
Key Responsibilities
Define and document technical architectures for new and existing services.
Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
Ensure solutions adhere to government standards, security policies, and best practices.
Collaborate with Solutions Architects to align technical designs with business needs.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the delivery lifecycle.
Support integration, testing, and deployment strategies.
Essential Skills & Experience
Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid).
Strong experience as a Technical Architect in software-focused environments.
Solid foundation in software engineering (e.g., Java, .NET, Node.js, Python).
Deep understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, containerisation, API design).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Familiarity with DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable
Experience working within UK Government or public sector.
Knowledge of GDS service standards and technology governance.
Exposure to Agile and iterative delivery models.
Understanding of security and data protection requirements in government systems
Ad ID: 5417203061
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