We are looking for a Senior Technical Architect with a strong background in data and software development to support a major UK Government programme. This role involves working closely with the programme delivery manager, technical specialists, external partners, and customer teams to support the discovery, design, delivery, and operation of a wide range of data solutions. This role is offered on an inside IR35 contract with a minimum of 1-2 days in either Telford or London. Key Responsibilities: Analyze complex technical requirements and issues. Design solutions that maximize automation and reuse of existing components. Create technical specifications and documentation. Plan, estimate, and schedule tasks. Collaborate with customer teams to deliver and implement overall solutions. Manage solution design through required governance. Provide technical guidance to developers and data engineers. Assist in resolving complex operational issues. Required Skills: In-depth knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and integrating secure solutions in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Microsoft Azure). Experience managing and deriving requirements and establishing and maintaining traceability between them and solution components. Solid writing skills, including creating High-Level and Low-Level Designs and interface control documents. Experience with standard engineering and service management methodologies. Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, ..... full job details .....