Technical Architect (SC Cleared)

Venturi; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a significant digital transformation programme in the public sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in application, integration, and data architecture, leading complex design efforts in a cloud-first environment. This role demands active SC clearance and proficiency in architectural modelling. Competitive daily rates are offered for this six-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, or Data Architecture.
• Experience designing APIs, integrations, microservices, and message/event-driven systems.
• Hands-on understanding of AWS; Azure familiarity is beneficial.

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.
• Produce architectural artefacts like HLDs, solution options, and roadmaps.

Skills

Application Architecture

Integration Architecture

Data Architecture

API design

Microservices

Event-driven systems

Architecture modelling

Tools

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 beneficialKnowledge of data flows, modelling, and governance principles
• Experience supporting procurement or vendor evaluation processes
• Valid SC Clearance (active preferred; recently lapsed also considered)