Contract: Initial contract until April 2027 Rate: Up to £850 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid/UK Wide Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect to provide technical leadership for a large-scale AI and cloud transformation programme within a major UK government organisation. Key Responsibilities Define architecture vision, principles and technology roadmaps for AI-enabled platforms and services. Lead the design of secure, scalable cloud-native and microservices-based architectures. Establish architecture standards, patterns, guardrails and best practices. Provide technical leadership across multiple workstreams and delivery teams. Lead architecture governance and assurance activities through Design Authority and governance forums. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security requirements and strategic objectives. Drive architecture decisions relating to cloud platforms, integrations, identity management and AI services. Produce high-level designs, architecture artefacts and target-state roadmaps. Manage architectural risks and communicate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential Experience Significant experience working as a Lead Technical Architect, Enterprise Architect or Senior Technical Architect. Strong experience designing enterprise-scale cloud architectures using AWS, Azure or GCP. Experience defining architecture roadmaps, standards, patterns and governance frameworks. Proven background delivering architecture assurance through Design Authority, Architecture Review Boards or equivalent governance forums. Experience designing secure cloud platforms, landing zones and enterprise integration architectures. Strong understanding of identity and access management, authentication and authorisation frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders.
Lead Tech Architect employer: Korn Ferry Group
Join a forward-thinking organisation in London as the Interim Head of Enterprise Architecture, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and business strategy. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, collaboration, and innovation, this company fosters a dynamic work culture that values strategic leadership and technical expertise. Enjoy the unique advantage of a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while engaging directly with senior stakeholders to drive meaningful transformation.
