Software Architect (SC Cleared) Rate: £535/day (Inside IR35) Location: Mostly remote (occasional travel to Telford, approx. twice per month) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (transferable) Duration: 6 Months (extension possible) We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to join a large-scale public sector data and digital transformation programme. The role will focus on solution architecture, governance, and supporting delivery across complex enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) Provide architectural governance across data and integration solutions Work closely with engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure designs Support full development lifecycle activities (D4D) Contribute to test automation and CI/CD alignment Ensure compliance with architectural and security standards Key Skills & Experience Strong experience in public sector or regulated environments Talend Unix Oracle SQL & PL/SQL AWS GitLab Jira & Confluence Agile delivery environments Data modelling and enterprise architecture Berlin JobScheduler Artifactory Vault Denodo (desirable) Experience delivering large-scale data platforms and transformation programmes Additional Information Hybrid working: mostly remote with approx. 2 days per month onsite in Telford Must hold active SC Clearance (transferable within UK government) Prior government or regulated industry experience required If this matches your background and experience, please apply today!