Technical Architect (SC Cleared)

Venturi; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government digital transformation consultant is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to lead architecture for a complex multi-cloud environment. This role involves defining architectural designs, producing deliverables like HLDs, and ensuring alignment with security standards. A strong background in application and integration architecture is essential, along with active SC clearance. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary digital teams and engage with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Application, Integration, or Data Architecture.
• Experience designing APIs and integrations.
• Previous work on large-scale digital programmes in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture across complex application and integration domains.
• Define end-to-end architectural designs for distributed systems.
• Design API architectures, integration patterns, and system interactions.
• Produce architectural artefacts including HLDs and roadmaps.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and architecture review boards.

Skills

Application Architecture

Integration Architecture

Data Architecture

API design

Microservices

Event-driven systems

Architecture modelling (C4, UML, ArchiMate)

AWS

Azure

Job description

Technical Architect (SC Cleared)

6-month initial Contract

Start : January 2026

£600–£650 / day (Inside IR35)

Active SC Clearance Required

We’re supporting a large central government organisation in hiring an experienced Technical Architect to join a significant digital transformation programme. This role sits within a senior architecture function and will focus on application, integration, and data architecture across a complex multi-cloud environment.

This opportunity is ideal for architects who are strong across application design, API / integration patterns, and large-scale enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

As the Technical Architect, you will :

• 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

Required Experience

You should be able to demonstrate :

• 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)