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Technical Architect 
6 Months 
Hybrid - Once or twice a month onsite to your local DWP office 
Rate - TBC 
Status - Inside ir35 
SC - Active or eligible

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Technical Architect / Outside IR35/ Remote/ 6 Month Contract

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Architect to support a major technical debt discovery and remediation programme across multiple government departments.

The role will take ownership of the architectural workstream, assessing existing technology estates and producing a pragmatic roadmap covering immediate improvements and more complex, longer-term remediation.

Role Requirements:
UK Public Sector Experience Experience leading technical discovery and assessment exercises identifying technical debt, risks and capability gapsInfrastructure, cloud and enterprise architecture experience Experience interviewing technical authorities and senior stakeholderProduced remediation roadmaps and architectural recommendationsWorking across complex digital transformation programmes
This role requires someone pragmatic, hands-on and able to hit the ground running. If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience, please apply or email your latest CV to [email protected] ASAP!

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Technical Architect (SC Cleared)
Location: Blackpool (Hybrid - approximately 3 days onsite per week)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Overview We are seeking experienced Technical Architects to support a large-scale digital transformation programme focused on cyber security enhancement, cloud modernisation, and enterprise identity management. The successful candidates will play a key role in defining target architectures, providing technical governance, and driving strategic technology initiatives across complex enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & TransformationDesign and govern enterprise security architectures aligned to modern security principles.Support the adoption and implementation of Zero Trust security models.Define and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities.Drive security modernisation initiatives and technical debt reduction programmes.Ensure compliance with industry best practices, including NIST, CIS Controls, and Secure-by-Design principles.Provide technical leadership on security-related design decisions and architecture roadmaps.Cloud & Hosting TransformationDevelop cloud migration strategies and target-state architecture designs.Support the transition of critical services from legacy hosting environments to modern cloud platforms.Design resilient hybrid and multi-cloud solutions.Ensure security, availability, scalability, and service continuity throughout migration activities.Contribute to the reduction of legacy infrastructure dependencies and operational risk.Identity Governance & AdministrationLead the design and implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) frameworks.Support the development of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.Define enterprise access management, authorisation, and compliance controls.Provide guidance on enterprise identity strategy, governance, and operating models.Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to improve identity lifecycle management processes.Essential Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.Strong understanding of Cyber Security Architecture and security governance.Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance (IGA), RBAC, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures.Strong background in cloud technologies, including Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud environments.Experience delivering cloud migration and legacy modernisation programmes.Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and Secure-by-Design principles.Ability to produce architecture artefacts, technical roadmaps, and governance documentation.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.Desirable ExperienceExperience working within highly regulated or government environments.TOGAF, SABSA, or equivalent architecture certification.Experience supporting enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes.Understanding of security compliance, risk management, and audit requirements.Key AttributesStrategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.Able to influence senior stakeholders and technical teams.Strong governance and decision-making capabilities.Collaborative approach with the ability to operate across multiple workstreams.Passionate about modern architecture, security innovation, and cloud transformation. Read less

Role: Senior Technical Architect
Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 2 days a week)
Clearance Required: Active SC 

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical (Solution) Architect to join a major transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in the modernisation of key benefit platforms, leading the architecture and technical design required to migrate New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from legacy systems onto the strategic Multi Benefit Service (MBS) platform.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape large-scale digital transformation initiatives, working across complex hybrid environments and collaborating with delivery teams to create scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the creation of end-to-end technical solution designs for the migration of New Style JSA and ESA from legacy platforms to the Multi Benefit Service.Define architecture across on-premises, cloud and hybrid technology landscapes.Produce high and low-level solution designs covering networking, security, middleware, databases, integrations and presentation layers.Support delivery teams in optimising services for scalability, performance and maintainability.Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions with clear traceability.Work closely with engineering, product, delivery and business stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.Apply architecture principles, standards, patterns and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.Contribute to architecture governance and provide guidance to development teams during implementation.Create and maintain architecture models, documentation and technical decision records.Support delivery from concept and discovery through to build, testing and go-live.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience as a Solution Architect / Technical Architect within complex enterprise environments.Proven track record delivering architecture for large-scale transformation and legacy modernisation programmes.Experience designing solutions across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.Strong understanding of:Integration architectureSecurity architectureNetworkingMiddlewareDatabase technologiesEnterprise applicationsExperience producing architecture artefacts, models and technical design documentation.Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.Experience working within Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery environments.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Desirable ExperienceMicroservices architecture and API-led design.Event-driven architecture, including publish-subscribe and data streaming patterns.Public cloud platforms such as:AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformExperience within Government, Public Sector or large-scale digital transformation programmes.Knowledge of modern architecture frameworks, patterns and practices.
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Technical Architect / Inside IR35/ Remote/ 6 Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect with strong data and analytics expertise to provide assurance, governance and architectural oversight for a major analytics platform transformation programme.

This role will support the migration of critical data assets and analytical workloads into a modern enterprise analytics environment.

Role Requirements: 
Active SC ClearanceUK Public Sector Experience SAS Viya experience SAS platform migrations Technical or Solution Architecture experience.Data platform and analytics architecture expertise.Data governance and security knowledge.Architecture assurance and governance experience.Cloud migration and transformation experience.Strong stakeholder management skills.
If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience, please apply or email your latest CV to [email protected] ASAP!

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Technical Architect / Inside IR35/ 3 days Onsite: Offices UK Wide / 6 Month Contract

An opportunity for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to support strategic identity, security and enterprise platform initiatives within a large and complex environment.

You will provide architecture leadership, technical assurance, governance support and security-focused design across multiple programmes and services.

Role Requirments: 
SC Cleared or SC eligible UK Public Sector Experience Technical Architecture experience.Identity and Access Management (IAM).Cloud architecture, particularly AWS and Azure.Security architecture and governance.Architecture modelling techniques.DevOps and Agile delivery experience.Strong stakeholder engagement skills.DesirableOAuth, OIDC, SAML or federated identity solutions.Entra ID, ForgeRock, Okta or similar platforms.Public sector or regulated environment experience.Security-by-design principles.
If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience, please apply or email your latest CV to [email protected] ASAP!

Technical Architect / Inside IR35/ 3 days Onsite: Offices UK Wide / 6 Month Contract
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Technical Architect / Inside IR35/ 3 days Onsite: London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Newcastle / 12 Month Contract

We are supporting a number of large-scale public sector transformation programmes and are looking for experienced Senior Technical Architects to lead the design and delivery of complex digital services.

You will work across cloud-native platforms, legacy modernisation initiatives, and enterprise transformation programmes, helping shape scalable, secure and resilient technical solution

Role Requirments: 
SC Cleared or SC eligible UK Public Sector Experience Technical or Solution Architecture experience.Cloud architecture expertise (AWS and/or Azure).Microservices architecture.API-led integration patterns.Event-driven architecture.Architecture modelling and governance.Strong stakeholder management skills.Experience delivering within Agile environments
If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience, please apply or email your latest CV to [email protected] ASAP!

Technical Architect / Inside IR35/ 3 days Onsite London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Newcastle / 12 Month Contract
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Technical Architect 
£575 Inside ir35 
Start End of August 
Finish 31.03.2027 
Onsite 3 days a week in  one of the following 
Sheffield,Leeds, Manchester ,Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle
No SC needed for this role 
 
Requirements 
Extensive experience with Software as a Service product selection and implementation.Deep technical knowledge designing and working with microservices, APIs and file-based transfers.Event-based architecture design and patterns.Design technical solutions (products and services) to meet user needs and align with DWP technical strategy and standards.Provide a consistent set of solution views, that communicate and describe the construction of the solution to all stakeholders. Read less

Solution Architect (Contract)
Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite/week (Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Manchester, Blackpool, Birmingham, Newcastle)
Contract: 6 Months

Opportunity We are supporting a major UK Government programme seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale solutions across business-critical functions including People, Finance, Commercial and Estates.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme where you will shape technical strategy, design modern cloud-based solutions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery partners.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end technical solutions that align with business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.Lead architecture design for large-scale enterprise systems and transformation initiatives.Evaluate, select, and implement SaaS products and services.Design and govern solutions using microservices, APIs, event-driven architectures, and file-based integrations.Produce architecture artefacts, solution designs, and technical documentation for a range of audiences.Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation.Drive the adoption of architecture best practices, patterns, and standards.Identify and reduce technical debt while improving long-term platform sustainability.Develop technical roadmaps and present solutions at architecture governance forums.Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Collaborate with business and technology leaders to deliver value-for-money solutions.Essential ExperienceProven experience working as a Solution Architect within large and complex organisations.Extensive experience selecting and implementing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.Strong expertise in:Microservices ArchitectureAPI Design and IntegrationEvent-Driven ArchitectureFile-Based Data Transfers and Integration PatternsExperience designing solutions within public cloud environments (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance.Experience creating architecture diagrams, solution views, and technical documentation.Demonstrable experience leading architecture on enterprise-scale programmes.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Desirable ExperienceExperience delivering solutions across People (HR), Finance, Commercial, or Estates domains.Experience working within Government or highly regulated environments.Familiarity with architecture frameworks and governance processes. Read less