Lead Technical Architect

Requirements

• Significant experience designing and delivering complex digital and data solutions in the UK Government or wider Public Sector

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• Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns, public cloud services (Azure, AWS), application design, integration patterns (API, event-driven), and data platforms

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• Demonstrable success in shaping client strategies, designing operating models, and engaging in business case development and benefit modelling

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• Experience of bid and pre-sales involvement, including shaping client proposals, contributing to SOWs, and presenting to commercial and technical stakeholders

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• A sound understanding of government standards and frameworks, including the Digital Service Standard, GDS assessment criteria, NCSC cloud security principles, and relevant assurance models

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• Experience working in agile delivery environments and collaborating across business and technology domains

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• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate and advocate for strategic solutions at executive level

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• Extensive experience in a solution architecture or enterprise architecture role, with demonstrable impact in government or regulated industries

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• Background in consulting, systems integration, or technology leadership within public sector environments

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• (Desirable) Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe, or cloud architect qualifications (Azure/AWS)

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• (Desirable) Understanding of government technology assurance frameworks and legacy modernisation journeys

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• (Desirable) Degree in a technology-related discipline or equivalent practical experience

What the job involves

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in shaping and delivering complex technical solutions within Central Government—ideally gained in a consultancy or systems integrator environment

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• You will be instrumental in driving architectural best practices, supporting pre-sales activity, and leading the design of secure, scalable systems that underpin mission-critical public services

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• You will have a broad understanding of technology strategy, architecture design, and delivery assurance across cloud platforms, application development, integration, and data

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• A confident communicator, you’ll be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike, producing high-quality artefacts, and presenting architecture decisions clearly and persuasively

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• You will be used to working in fast-paced, high-trust environments, forming and leading architecture teams, and bringing clarity and structure to complex, ambiguous problems

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• A solid understanding of secure-by-design principles, government digital standards, and technology assurance is essential

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• Lead the technical design and architecture of solutions for complex public sector programmes

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• Define end-to-end architectures that span areas such as cloud platforms, applications, data, security, and integration layers

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• Work with stakeholders to ensure solutions align to business goals, government policies, and technical constraints

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• Support all phases of delivery, from discovery and alpha through to beta and live, ensuring compliance with GDS Service Standards and technology assurance processes

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• Drive architectural decision-making, technical governance, and reusability across programmes

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• Support pre-sales, bids, and client proposals, acting as a technical subject matter expert

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• Mentor junior team members, providing leadership within our technical communities, and contributing to the evolution of our public sector offerings

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