Hybrid UK Contract Technical Architect – GDS & Cloud

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital technology company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for a 3-month hybrid contract role. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and experience in governance, platform alignment to GDS standards, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include producing architectural artifacts, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing guidance to delivery teams. This role is suited for those with a background in public sector environments, offering an opportunity to contribute to important projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Technical Architect within large public sector or regulated environments.
• Expertise in designing and governing solutions.
• Excellent understanding of information architecture and lifecycle management.
• Ability to define technical policy and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise strategy and objectives.
• Produce high-quality architectural artefacts including HLD’s/LLD’s.
• Lead technical design governance to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee integration patterns with upstream/downstream systems.
• Provide expert guidance on architecture constraints and recommended patterns.

Skills

Technical Architecture

Information Architecture

Stakeholder Engagement

Cloud Security Principles

GCP

.NET Core

Python

Data Pipelines

Job description

A digital technology company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Architect for a 3-month hybrid contract role. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and experience in governance, platform alignment to GDS standards, and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include producing architectural artifacts, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing guidance to delivery teams. This role is suited for those with a background in public sector environments, offering an opportunity to contribute to important projects.