At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative data platform solutions in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team within the Civil Service sector.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic setting with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Qualifications: Strong AWS design experience and excellent collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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
Technical Architect employer: Smartsourcing
As a leading employer in the Civil Service sector, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility across various locations, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester, and London, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With competitive rates and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects, we empower our Technical Architects to thrive in a collaborative environment while contributing to impactful data platform solutions.
