Senior Technical ArchitectPublic Sector | Hybrid | Discovery Phase ProgrammeStart ASAP
10 Weeks inital discovery with an option to go on for 2 yearsInside ir35Remote - Once or twice across the contract onsite to your local office
Provided technical leadership and architectural governance for a large-scale public sector discovery focused on enabling secure data sharing and integration across multiple external organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Led the technical architecture workstream, defining solution boundaries, identifying risks, and assessing technical feasibility.
- Designed cloud-native architecture patterns across AWS and Azure, including APIs, integration services, and scalable data platforms.
- Established security, identity, and governance frameworks to support compliance, assurance, and approval processes.
- Collaborated with delivery, data, and product teams to shape operating models and technical solutions.
- Guided prototyping activities, ensuring solutions were technically viable and aligned to long-term architectural strategy.
- Defined technical success measures, pilot approaches, and architecture outputs required for progression into the next delivery phase.
- Presented architectural recommendations and risk assessments to senior stakeholders and governance boards.
Skills & Experience
- Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
- API Strategy and Cross-Organisation Integration
- Event-Driven and Service-Oriented Architectures
- Security Architecture, IAM, OAuth2/OIDC, and Encryption
- Data Architecture and Platform Design
- TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, and Architecture Governance
- Agile Delivery and Digital Service Assurance
- Stakeholder Management and Executive Advisory
Senior Technical Architect Public Sector | Hybrid | Discovery Phase Programme in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Opus Recruitment Solutions
Opus Recruitment Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With opportunities to work on high-profile projects across major UK cities, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful work that makes a difference. The company values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every team member can contribute to creating accessible and scalable solutions.
Contact Details:
Opus Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
