Senior Technical Architect

RED Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global talent firm is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to join their team in London on a 4-6 month contract with potential extensions. You will be responsible for shaping architectural roadmaps, communicating complex technical concepts, and providing technical oversight. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in complex digital or enterprise environments, especially with modern application architectures and cloud platforms like AWS. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring only 1-2 days onsite each week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Solution or Technical Architect in complex digital environments.
• Strong software engineering foundation and modern application architecture knowledge.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Shape and maintain architectural roadmaps across multiple digital services.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.
• Evaluate technology options across cloud, data, security, and infrastructure.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Technical Leadership

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

Microservices

APIs

Data Modelling

Job description

* Senior Technical Architect## Senior Technical Architect#### Vacaturepost* City of London, London, United Kingdom Locatie* Negotiable Salaris* Software Development Technologie* Contract Type* Hybride Werkplek**Senior Technical Architect****4-6 Month Contract + Potential Extensions****Hybrid Work Model (1-2 Days Onsite in Canary Wharf)****Active SC Clearance Required****INSIDE IR35****Key Responsibilities:*** Shape and maintain architectural roadmaps across multiple digital services.* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Produce architectural artefacts including diagrams, integrations, and future-state designs.* Evaluate technology options across cloud, data, security, and infrastructure.* Ensure services are robust, secure, maintainable, and cloud-ready.* Provide technical oversight, mentoring, and leadership within delivery teams.**Key Experience:*** 5+ years as a Solution or Technical Architect in complex digital or enterprise environments.* Strong software engineering foundation with expertise in modern application architectures (microservices, APIs, distributed systems).* Proficiency in architectural modelling techniques (C4, UML, data flow diagrams).* Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including Infrastructure as Code, networking, and security.* Deep understanding of secure system design, authentication patterns, and observability.* Familiarity with languages such as Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern practices (CI/CD, TDD, containerisation).* Strong knowledge of data modelling, API design, and integration patterns.If you would like immediate consideration, please send me an updated CV/contact details to [e-mail] so we can discuss further or reach out to me through LinkedIn.**Referentie** CR/131273\_1765382689**Date** 10 dec. 2025