Technical Architect (AWS, Feature Design, SC Cleared envt) - £675/d
Posted 1 day ago by SmartSourcing Ltd
£675 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Hybrid/United Kingdom Wide
Summary: We are looking for a Technical Architect with expertise in AWS and a focus on feature and systems design, rather than hands-on coding. The role involves designing and delivering data platform solutions in a Civil Service environment, requiring collaboration across teams. Candidates must have active or recently lapsed SC clearance and be prepared for a hybrid working arrangement. The position offers a competitive daily rate and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and delivery of data platform solutions within an AWS environment.
- Collaborate across teams in a Civil Service setting.
- Assess, categorise, and allocate work across teams.
- Create system diagrams and technical documentation.
- Troubleshoot complex technical environments.
Key Skills:
- Strong AWS design experience, particularly within data platforms.
- Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Infrastructure tooling exposure (GitHub, Terraform).
- Systems design and feature design expertise.
- Identity and access management knowledge.
- Strong collaboration, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with Civil Service ways of working is desirable.
Salary (Rate): £675 per day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Architect (AWS, Feature Design) - SC Cleared environment
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)
Deadline: 12pm, Tuesday 30th June
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 (eg 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
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