SC-Cleared Technical Architect: Cloud & API Lead

Venturi; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for an engaging 6-month contract in the UK. This role involves leading application and integration architecture across a complex multi-cloud environment. The successful candidate will need strong experience in APIs, integration patterns, and data architecture, with a valid SC clearance preferred. This position offers a competitive rate of £600–£650 per day. Join in driving digital transformation for a large government organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, or Data Architecture.
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, microservices, message/event-driven systems.
• Previous work on large-scale digital programmes, ideally in the public sector.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling (C4, UML, ArchiMate or equivalent).
• Ability to present complex technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on understanding of AWS; Azure familiarity beneficial.
• Knowledge of data flows, modelling, and governance principles.
• Experience supporting procurement or vendor evaluation processes.
• Valid SC Clearance (active preferred; recently lapsed also considered).

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture across complex application and integration domains.
• Define and communicate end-to-end architectural designs for distributed systems.
• Design API architectures, integration patterns, service boundaries and system interactions.
• Work within a cloud-first environment (primarily AWS, with some Azure components).
• Produce architectural artefacts: HLDs, solution options, architecture models and roadmaps.
• Support supplier assessments and contribute to procurement activity.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and architecture review boards.
• Ensure alignment with governance, security and organisational standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary digital delivery teams.

Skills

Application Architecture

Integration Architecture

Data Architecture

API Design

Microservices

Event-driven Systems

Architecture Modelling

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for an engaging 6-month contract in the UK. This role involves leading application and integration architecture across a complex multi-cloud environment. The successful candidate will need strong experience in APIs, integration patterns, and data architecture, with a valid SC clearance preferred. This position offers a competitive rate of £600–£650 per day. Join in driving digital transformation for a large government organisation.