20 lead technical architect jobs found

Lead Technical Architect - Azure Cloud Migration Location: Remote (UK) Rate: £737 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential extension Clearance: BPSS An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to join a high-profile programme supporting NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) on the migration of a critical national infrastructure application to Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across discovery, design assurance, and migration delivery, ensuring a secure, resilient, and operationally ready cloud solution. Working alongside senior stakeholders, Microsoft specialists, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, you will act as the technical design authority throughout the cloud migration lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migration programmes. Proven background as a Lead Technical Architect within complex...

Lead Technical Architect - Azure Cloud Migration Location: Remote (UK) Rate: £737 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential extension Clearance: BPSS An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Technical Architect to join a high-profile programme supporting NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) on the migration of a critical national infrastructure application to Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across discovery, design assurance, and migration delivery, ensuring a secure, resilient, and operationally ready cloud solution. Working alongside senior stakeholders, Microsoft specialists, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, you will act as the technical design authority throughout the cloud migration lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading large-scale Azure cloud migration programmes. Proven...

Technical Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £700 About the Role: Harvey Nash's public sector are currently undergoing a digital transformation to develop and continuously improve services based on user needs. This is a rare opportunity to help transform the way the government provides this critical public service to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. To enable this transformation we are working collaboratively across the business to deliver and improve our services using agile methodologies. We'll design and deliver innovative, resilient and enabling technologies, products and services to meet the current and future. The team consists of a Lead Technical Architect, a Cloud Architect, and two Technical (Solutions) Architects Design new systems, services and technical architectures in collaboration with technical teams Produce high-level systems documentation for technical teams to follow, for...

Technical Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Glasgow| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £700 About the Role: Harvey Nash 's public sector are currently undergoing a digital transformation to develop and continuously improve services based on user needs. This is a rare opportunity to help transform the way the government provides this critical public service to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. To enable this transformation we are working collaboratively across the business to deliver and improve our services using agile methodologies. We 'll design and deliver innovative, resilient and enabling technologies, products and services to meet the current and future. The team consists of a Lead Technical Architect, a Cloud Architect, and two Technical (Solutions) Architects Design new systems, services and technical architectures in collaboration with technical teams Produce high-level systems documentation for...

AEM Technical Architect (Outside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid – 2-3 days per month) Contract: Initial 3-6 Months Rate: £700-£800 per day (Outside IR35) The Role Our trusted client, that operates within the aviation sector is hiring an experienced AEM Technical Architect to lead the architecture and technical direction of a large-scale Adobe Experience Manager platform. You'll define architecture standards, provide technical leadership, and drive the adoption of AEM Cloud Service, Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and modern digital experience solutions. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end architecture of the AEM platform. Define architecture standards, governance and best practices. Design secure, scalable and high-performing AEM solutions. Lead the adoption of AEM Cloud Service, Headless CMS and Edge Delivery Services (EDS). Collaborate with Product Owners, Delivery Managers and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Mentor developers, review solution...

Principal/Lead Azure DevOps Engineer - 6 months - Fully Remote - £700/day - Outside IR35 We are seeking an exceptional, top-tier Azure DevOps Engineer to join on a 6-month, fully remote contract. This is a senior, high-impact role for someone who doesn't just execute DevOps practices but sets the standard for them, designing enterprise-grade CI/CD architecture, driving platform strategy, and mentoring engineering teams through complex, large-scale cloud transformations. Key Responsibilities: Architect and own enterprise-scale CI/CD pipeline strategy across Azure DevOps, driving standards and best practice across multiple teams Design and implement advanced Infrastructure as Code frameworks using Terraform or Bicep, including reusable modules, policy-as-code, and drift detection Lead the design of secure, scalable deployment architectures across multi-environment, multi-region Azure estates Establish enterprise-grade observability strategy, full-stack monitoring,...

AEM Technical Architect (Outside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days per month) Contract: Initial 3-6 Months Rate: £700- £800 per day (Outside IR35) The Role Our trusted client, that operates within the aviation sector is hiring an experienced AEM Technical Architect to lead the architecture and technical direction of a large-scale Adobe Experience Manager platform. You 'll define architecture standards, provide technical leadership, and drive the adoption of AEM Cloud Service, Edge Delivery Services (EDS) and modern digital experience solutions. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end architecture of the AEM platform. Define architecture standards, governance and best practices. Design secure, scalable and high-performing AEM solutions. Lead the adoption of AEM Cloud Service, Headless CMS and Edge Delivery Services (EDS). Collaborate with Product Owners, Delivery Managers and engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale...

Senior AWS Technical Architect 700 per day OUTSIDE IR35 3 Weeks Fully Remote Role Overview TXP is seeking an SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect to provide independent technical assurance of a live service. The role will focus on reviewing architecture, engineering practices, operational readiness, security and service resilience, producing clear findings and recommendations for our stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Review the existing AWS architecture and service design. Assess scalability, resilience, security and maintainability. Evaluate engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, testing and documentation. Identify technical risks, debt and operational issues. Conduct independent assurance and challenge supplier evidence. Produce assurance reports and prioritised recommendations. Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders. Essential Skills Active SC Clearance. AWS architecture expertise (EKS, MSK/Kafka, RDS PostgreSQL, ElastiCache/Redis, S3, ECR,...

Senior AWS Technical Architect 700 per day OUTSIDE IR35 3 Weeks Fully Remote Role Overview TXP is seeking an SC Cleared AWS Technical Architect to provide independent technical assurance of a live service. The role will focus on reviewing architecture, engineering practices, operational readiness, security and service resilience, producing clear findings and recommendations for our stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Review the existing AWS architecture and service design. Assess scalability, resilience, security and maintainability. Evaluate engineering practices, CI/CD pipelines, testing and documentation. Identify technical risks, debt and operational issues. Conduct independent assurance and challenge supplier evidence. Produce assurance reports and prioritised recommendations. Present findings to technical and senior stakeholders. Essential Skills Active SC Clearance. AWS architecture expertise (EKS, MSK/Kafka, RDS PostgreSQL,...

Enterprise Architect - AI Transformation & Centre of Excellence Contract, Outside IR35, London Hybrid, Initial 6 months (likely to extend), ASAP start We're supporting a leading consultancy on an AI transformation programme for a major end client, standing up a new AI Centre of Excellence. We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the architectural and operating model thinking behind the build. This isn't a technical AI build role. It's a strategic, cross-business position for someone who can operate holistically across a large organisation, understand where AI genuinely creates value, and translate that into an operating model and architecture the business can actually run. What you'll be doing Leading enterprise and business architecture input into the design of a new AI Centre of Excellence Working across the business to identify where AI can create genuine commercial or operational value, not just where it's technically possible Shaping...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders...

Enterprise Architect - Data Lake and Finance Systems - Outside IR35 - Glasgow/Remote - £650+ per day - 3 to 5-month contract We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to provide strategic leadership across a complex technology environment, ensuring platforms, systems, data and integrations are aligned to organisational goals and future growth. The role will define and govern enterprise architecture principles, establish architecture standards and target-state designs, and provide oversight across cloud, data, integration, security, AI and automation initiatives. Working closely with business leaders, delivery teams and suppliers, the Enterprise Architect will help drive technology modernisation while reducing complexity, managing risk and improving long-term value from technology investments. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, principles, standards and roadmaps. Provide architectural leadership across platforms, applications,...

Enterprise Architect - Data Lake and Finance Systems - Outside IR35 - Glasgow/Remote - £650+ per day - 3 to 5-month contract We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to provide strategic leadership across a complex technology environment, ensuring platforms, systems, data and integrations are aligned to organisational goals and future growth. The role will define and govern enterprise architecture principles, establish architecture standards and target-state designs, and provide oversight across cloud, data, integration, security, AI and automation initiatives. Working closely with business leaders, delivery teams and suppliers, the Enterprise Architect will help drive technology modernisation while reducing complexity, managing risk and improving long-term value from technology investments. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategy, principles, standards and roadmaps. Provide architectural leadership across...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the...

Enterprise Architect - London £800 - £900 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term, likely to extend Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for a scalable, secure and standardised enterprise technology landscape. This is a key strategic role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where enterprise architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, technology standardisation and successful M&A integration. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will define and govern the organisation's enterprise architecture, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy, operational requirements and long-term objectives. You'll provide architectural...

Technical Solutions Architect - London £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for scalable, secure and standardised technology solutions. This is a key role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where technology architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, driving standardisation and supporting the successful integration of newly acquired businesses. Working closely with the Group IT Director and Enterprise Architect, you'll design and assure enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, data and security. You'll provide technical leadership across...

Enterprise Architect - London £800 - £900 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term, likely to extend Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for a scalable, secure and standardised enterprise technology landscape. This is a key strategic role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where enterprise architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, technology standardisation and successful M &A integration. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will define and govern the organisation 's enterprise architecture, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy, operational requirements and long-term...

Technical Solutions Architect - London £750 - £850 p/d (outside IR35) 3 month initial term Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8-10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for scalable, secure and standardised technology solutions. This is a key role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where technology architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, driving standardisation and supporting the successful integration of newly acquired businesses. Working closely with the Group IT Director and Enterprise Architect, you 'll design and assure enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, data and security. You 'll...

Contract: EUC Platform Architect Location: London, 2 days a week onsite Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £750 - £850 per day outside of IR35 Reference: 20532 We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect to lead the design and architecture of a large-scale End User Computing (EUC) platform as part of a major enterprise transformation programme. This role will be responsible for defining the overall platform architecture, establishing technical standards, and ensuring seamless integration across endpoint management, virtual desktop, identity, networking, and security technologies. Working closely with architecture, engineering, and delivery teams, you will provide technical leadership and governance throughout the programme life cycle. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of enterprise End User Computing platforms. Produce and maintain high- and low-level solution designs. Define technical standards, architecture...

ServiceNow Programme Manager |12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Remote | We're working with a consultancy that has seen significant growth in its ServiceNow practice and needs an experienced Programme Manager to oversee several client engagements running in parallel. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of ServiceNow projects at various stages of delivery, working closely with client stakeholders, delivery leads, architects and technical teams to keep programmes on track and ensure clients are getting the outcomes they've been promised. The work is largely centred around ServiceNow transformation and optimisation programmes, with a mixture of new implementations, platform enhancements and broader digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities: Overseeing multiple ServiceNow projects across different client accounts Managing programme governance, reporting, risks, issues and dependencies Working with delivery teams to ensure projects remain on...