Technical Architect Travel: 5 Days per week on-site in Didcot Clearance: BPSS and SC eligibility Rate: Up to £850 Inside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months I'm looking for an experienced Technical Architect to support a major programme focused on evolving and modernising a complex service-oriented architecture environment. This is a hands-on architectural leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and strategic design capability. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing the current architecture, defining future-state technical direction, and guiding development teams through scalable and resilient architectural improvements. Experience Required Proven experience working as a Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments Strong background in service-oriented and distributed system architecture Experience designing scalable, resilient, and maintainable platforms Strong understanding of API design and service communication protocols Experience with messaging technologies and event-driven architectures Knowledge of data integration, data flows, and system interoperability Experience working with Java-based enterprise applications and environments Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation and diagrams Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills Experience supporting Agile or incremental delivery environments Ability to evaluate technical risks, dependencies, and architectural trade-offs Experience defining technical standards, governance, and best practices Even if you don't meet the full criteria, please don't hesitate to apply now for more information or a confidential chat!