Technical Architect (SC Cleared)

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

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)