Technical Architect - Glasgow

Hi there,

Lorien are currently supporting a key public sector client, in the search for an experienced Technical Architect.

This role is based in Glasgow, offering hybrid working arrangements. It is an initial 6-month contract with potential extensions up to 23 months.

It is an Outside IR35 contract paying up to £725 per day.

* Define solution architectures for AWS-based containerised platforms

* Provide technical leadership across multiple delivery streams

* Work closely with engineering teams to solve technical challenges and provide architectural guidance

* Support architecture governance and design assurance activities

* Engage with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and shape solutions

* Work across complex programmes with multiple workstreams and dependencies

* Provide hands-on support to delivery teams where required

* Contribute to technical decision-making and strategic direction

* Support Agile delivery teams throughout the delivery lifecycle

* AWS experience within the last two years (hands-on preferred)

* Experience with at least two of the following:

- Java

- Spring Boot

- MySQL

- Aurora DB

* Experience designing solutions on AWS-based containerised platforms

* Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum and/or Kanban)

* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

* Experience working across multiple teams and programmes simultaneously

* Demonstrable hands-on experience supporting delivery teams and resolving technical issues

* Ability to quickly understand complex technical environments and become self-sufficient

* Experience producing architecture artefacts and guiding solutions through governance processes

* Existing SC Clearance

* Public sector or government programme experience

* Cloud-native architecture experience

* Experience within highly regulated environments

* Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes

* AWS cloud migration or modernisation projects