Job Title: Technical Architect
Location: Bristol or London (Hybrid; 2 days per week onsite)
Clearance: Active SC clearance
Contract Length: Initial 12 months
Day Rate: £735 p/d Inside IR35
We are partnering with a major government department in their search for an experienced Technical Architect to support the data transformation programme.
Role Overview: As a Technical Architect, you will work within a multidisciplinary product team, guiding technology decisions, designing systems, and supporting delivery across GDS initiatives. You will ensure service quality, provide mentorship, and drive cross-government collaboration .
Key Skills & Experience:
Experience working with data products, ideally with an interest in open data
Familiarity with CKAN or similar data management platforms
Awareness of recent AI developments and their impact on data services
Deep expertise in Linux and cloud services (AWS preferred)
Proficient in Python ; Ruby desirable
Strong experience with infrastructure technologies : databases, web servers, CDNs, message queues, load balancers
Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with containers (Kubernetes, ECS) or serverless (AWS Lambda)
Supporting large-scale production services
Strong Git and CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
Solid understanding of security principles
Proven technical leadership experience : leading projects, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues
If you are passionate about modern technology and shaping the future of public sector data, we want to hear from you.
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