Lead Technical Architect

Lead Technical Architect (Hands-On) - SC ClearedLocation: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)Contract Length: 6 monthsRate: £750 per dayIR35 Status: Inside IR35Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Must have worked in central government OverviewWe are seeking a Lead Technical Architect with a strong hands on development background to join a major public sector digital programme. This is a technical leadership role for someone who actively writes code and leads by example, rather than operating at an enterprise or purely strategic level.You will work across multiple agile delivery teams to design, build, and operate internal platforms and tooling used by software engineers.This role is ideal for a hands on Lead Technical Architect who still loves to code, has deep AWS serverless expertise, and enjoys building platforms that enable other engineers to succeed. This is not a strategic or enterprise architecture role practical delivery experience is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesWrite production quality code alongside engineersLead technical design and architectural decision makingBuild and evolve internal platforms used by development teamsDesign and deliver large scale, multi-account serverless architectures on AWSSupport teams working with TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS CDKDefine and implement authentication and authorisation patterns using OAuth / OIDCCommunicate architectural vision clearly to technical and non technical stakeholdersWork across three delivery teams ..... full job details .....