12 technical architect sme jobs found

Job title: NEC Core Systems SME/Application Architect Contract: Initial 2-5-day consultancy, with potential to extend to 6 months Initial Rate: £200 per hour Extension Rate: Up to £800 per day IR35: Outside IR35 Clearance: SC/NPPV3 preferred, or eligible to obtain clearance The Role: We are looking for a highly experienced NEC Core Systems SME to support an initial assessment of a secure, business-critical application estate. This is a specialist requirement for someone with genuine hands-on experience of NEC policing systems, who can assess the current application landscape and provide practical advice around support requirements, transition risks, dependencies and operational readiness. The initial engagement will involve supporting a small number of workshops and completing an application-by-application assessment. There is then potential for the successful consultant to move into a longer-term engagement of up to six months. Applications in Scope:...

Tech Lead Location: Edinburgh, UK Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Job Description - Primary Skills: Databricks platform (Apache Spark, Delta Lake, Databricks SQL), Azure, Python Key Responsibilities: • Direct, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of 20 Data Engineers (including Lead and Senior levels). • Foster a collaborative environment, driving technical excellence, code quality, and best practices across the engineering lifecycle CI/CD. • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and guide the team through complex technical challenges. • Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Databricks platform. • Architect, design, and implement scalable, robust data pipelines and architecture utilizing Python. • Ensure data infrastructure is optimized for performance, reliability, and security. • Act as the primary point of contact between the Data Engineering team and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Data Science,...

Company Description HM Gov, UK, working in a high profile merging of two public bodies Role Description Lead Assurance Solution Architect. Overseeing and driving other suppliers to deliver merged solutions. Power Platform, M365, AI, etc. Whilst the technical knowledge and experience must be there, this tole is more about the need to be organisationally politically aware; able to drive collaboration between multiple suppliers who dont always see eye to eye, and be able to challenge firmly but fairly when necessary. Ability to build great relationships and trust is a must. Presence, seniority and gravitas. Ability to command the room. Active SC clearance is a must.

Role: Enterprise Architect Contract Location: UK-based home working with travel to MOD, defence industry, and secure customer sites as required Duration: Initial 3-month contract with extension options available Clearance: SC clearance required Rate: £600-750/day Outside IR35 Key skills Working with ambiguity that comes from an R&D environment, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, MODAF, Secure Cloud, Cyber Security, Defence Digital Transformation, AI-enabled Systems You’ve spent your career looking at the bigger picture. You understand how strategy, technology, operations, security, and business objectives all need to come together to create solutions that actually work. You can see beyond individual systems and projects, understanding how organisations evolve their technology landscapes over time and how architecture decisions today can impact operational effectiveness for years to come. If that sounds like you, this is the sort of role that doesn’t come...

Solution Architect - Azure - Specialty Insurance - Hybrid - Outside IR35 Outside IR35 | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid/Remote UK Solution Architect urgently sought by leading Specialty Insurance Client. We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a cloud transformation programme for an initial 6-month contract engagement. This opportunity would suit an architect with a strong background in Azure platform architecture, cloud migration strategy, landing zone design, governance, security, and enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. You will provide architectural leadership during a critical phase of delivery, helping shape the Azure target state, define migration approaches, and ensure successful mobilisation of the wider engineering teams. *Candidates will need to demonstrate deep Solution Architecture experience within Financial Services - specifically Specialty Insurance Industry* Responsibilities Lead Azure estate discovery and...

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Technical Documentation Author/Service Architect for an outside IR35 contract to support the documentation and assurance of existing live services as they transition from MOD Digital & Data ownership.   Working closely with technical SMEs and customer stakeholders, you will capture current service architectures, technical configurations, and operational processes, producing documentation that meets MOD standards and is suitable for Technical Design Office (TDO) review and assurance activities.   Key Responsibilities Produce MOD-compliant High Level Design (HLD) documents for existing live services, including Defence Gateway. Create supporting Low Level Design (LLD), operational and service documentation. Develop Business Process Guides and other supporting documentation. Facilitate workshops and interviews with SMEs and customer stakeholders to capture current-state architectures and processes....

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Technical Documentation Author/Service Architect for an outside IR35 contract to support the documentation and assurance of existing live services as they transition from MOD Digital & Data ownership. Working closely with technical SMEs and customer stakeholders, you will capture current service architectures, technical configurations, and operational processes, producing documentation that meets MOD standards and is suitable for Technical Design Office (TDO) review and assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Produce MOD-compliant High Level Design (HLD) documents for existing live services, including Defence Gateway. Create supporting Low Level Design (LLD), operational and service documentation. Develop Business Process Guides and other supporting documentation. Facilitate workshops and interviews with SMEs and customer stakeholders to capture current-state architectures and processes. Ensure documentation accurately...

The client requires an experienced Technical Documents Author/Service Architect to support the documentation of existing live services currently delivered by Client on behalf of Army HQ. Several established services, including Defence Gateway, are transitioning from Army HQ into Defence Digital & Data ownership. To meet requirements and support Secure by Design assurance activities, these services require formal documentation using Defence templates and terminology. The successful candidate will work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to capture existing service designs, technical configurations and operational processes, producing documentation suitable for review by the Technical Design Office (TDO). Key Responsibilities Produce Defence-compliant High Level Design (HLD) documents for existing services. Produce supporting Low Level Design (LLD) documentation. Develop Business Process Guides and operational documentation. Conduct interviews and workshops with...

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 gaps Infrastructure, cloud and enterprise architecture experience Experience interviewing technical authorities and senior stakeholder Produced remediation roadmaps and architectural recommendations Working 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...

Solutions Architect | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Hybrid, Edinburgh| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £DOE About the Role: Our client, a prominent public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support a major compliance improvement and digital transformation programme. The organisation is undertaking a strategic initiative to improve how statutory compliance is managed, evidenced and reported across multiple operational and corporate functions. As part of this programme, a Digital Solutions Project has been established to identify and assess future technology solutions that will enhance compliance management, reporting, auditability and assurance. An experienced Solution Architect is required to lead the technical assessment of future-state solution options and provide independent recommendations to support investment, procurement and business case decisions. Main Duties & Responsibilities Review and validate business and technical...

Location Guildford, Surrey (Remote) Employment Type Contractor Minimum Experience Experienced OVERViEW We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to support the delivery of a UK Public Sector project. The role will focus on assessing existing systems, defining target architecture, and recommending scalable technology solutions across a mixed technology estate, including Power Platform, Dynamics 365, legacy, and bespoke systems.   Key Responsibilities Assess current systems and define solution recommendations Design end-to-end solution architecture aligned to business and technical requirements Produce HLDs, architecture options, and technical recommendations Evaluate build vs buy vs extend approaches Ensure alignment to security, scalability, and performance standards Work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and delivery teams Provide architecture governance...

Job Title: Retail Business Analyst Location: London Start Date: September Job Type: Contract - Outside IR35 We are looking for an experienced Retail Business Analyst to join a consultancy-led retail transformation programme. You will work closely with client stakeholders and delivery teams to define requirements, shape functional solutions and support the implementation of Oracle Retail applications. Responsibilities Lead business analysis across merchandising, inventory, supply chain and finance processes. Run workshops, capture requirements and translate them into clear functional designs. Work with architects and technical teams to ensure solutions meet business needs while keeping customisation to a minimum. Support testing, cutover, business readiness and post-go-live activities. Manage relationships across client teams, programme leadership and third-party suppliers. Experience Required Strong Oracle Retail implementation experience, ideally across RMS, ReSA...