Lead Technical Architect

Manchester
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Lead Technical Architect - 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35 - £750) | Manchester - ideally hybrid working however once/twice attendance per month is acceptable

We're looking for a Lead Technical Architect to drive architectural vision, guide engineering practices, and influence large‑scale technical design across multiple product teams for our public sector client

What you'll be doing:

Leading technical design and architectural decisions across several teams
Setting standards, shaping engineering practices, and providing hands‑on technical leadership
Designing and integrating systems using modern platforms and technologies
Working closely with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to translate complex problems into clear, scalable solutionsWhat we're looking for:

Strong background in AWS and Serverless technologies (AWS cert is a bonus).pdf)
Experience with modern coding practices (JavaScript experience ideal)
Ability to articulate architectural vision clearly and influence multiple teams
Someone who has built and operated products at meaningful scale
Preferably an ex‑developer/technologist not an enterprise architectContract details:

Occasional travel to London/Swansea
SC clearance preferred (lapsed transferable SC acceptable)Be part of a mission-driven organisation building accessible, user-focused services for the entire UK

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