Technical Architect
Posted 1 day ago by TXP
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: We are looking for a Technical Architect with expertise in data products and open data services to lead technical strategy and architecture for a large programme. The role involves guiding multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring the effective implementation of data solutions. The position is based in London and requires on-site presence two days a week. This is a 12-month contract classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical architecture and solution design for data products and open data services
- Provide design leadership across a multi-disciplinary team
- Apply expertise in data cataloguing, metadata management, and open/licensed data portals
- Leverage understanding of AI developments to shape and enhance data services
- Work with open source tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform)
- Guide technical direction and ensure consistent implementation across the programme
- Collaborate with a core team of 7-8 and a wider programme of 50
Key Skills:
- Proven experience with data products and open/licensed data portals
- Knowledge of data cataloguing systems and metadata management
- Familiarity with CKAN or similar platforms
- Strong solution architecture and technical design capabilities
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Cloud and infrastructure experience (AWS, Terraform)
- Programming skills in Python or Ruby
- Comfortable working with open source tools and stacks
- Awareness of the impact of AI developments on data services
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Architect - Data Products & Open Data
12-Month Contract
Inside IR35
2 days a week on site in London
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to provide technical leadership for data products and open data services. This role requires a strong background in data product design, solution architecture, and open data platforms, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical strategy across a large programme.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead technical architecture and solution design for data products and open data services
Provide design leadership across a multi-disciplinary team
Apply expertise in data cataloguing, metadata management, and open/licensed data portals
Leverage understanding of AI developments to shape and enhance data services
Work with open source tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform)
Guide technical direction and ensure consistent implementation across the programme
Collaborate with a core team of 7-8 and a wider programme of 50
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience with data products and open/licensed data portals
Knowledge of data cataloguing systems and metadata management
Familiarity with CKAN or similar platforms
Strong solution architecture and technical design capabilities
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
Cloud and infrastructure experience (AWS, Terraform)
Programming skills in Python or Ruby
Comfortable working with open source tools and stacks
Awareness of the impact of AI developments on data services
Desirable Skills
Experience in government or public sector projects
Active SC clearance
Strong open data background
Alternative Job Titles
Solutions Architect
Principal Architect
Principal Technologist
Success Factors
Demonstrated technical leadership beyond implementation
Expertise in data products and open data platforms
Knowledge of AI implications in data services
Strong open source and cloud infrastructure experience
Ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams
