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Contract Technical Architect

Contract Technical Architect

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 735 /day

Freelance

17-11-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python Ruby GitHub CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Lambda Linux Databases git AWS Terraform Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Job Title: Technical Architect

Location: Bristol or London (Hybrid; 2 days per week onsite)

Clearance: Active SC clearance

Contract Length: Initial 12 months

Day Rate: £735 p/d Inside IR35

We are partnering with a major government department in their search for an experienced Technical Architect to support the data transformation programme.

Role Overview:

As a Technical Architect, you will work within a multidisciplinary product team, guiding technology decisions, designing systems, and supporting delivery across GDS initiatives. You will ensure service quality, provide mentorship, and drive cross-government collaboration.

Key Skills & Experience:

Experience working with data products, ideally with an interest in open data
Familiarity with CKAN or similar data management platforms
Awareness of recent AI developments and their impact on data services
Deep expertise in Linux and cloud services (AWS preferred)
Proficient in Python; Ruby desirable
Strong experience with infrastructure technologies: databases, web servers, CDNs, message queues, load balancers
Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with containers (Kubernetes, ECS) or serverless (AWS Lambda)
Supporting large-scale production services
Strong Git and CI/CD pipeline experience (GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)
Solid understanding of security principles
Proven technical leadership experience: leading projects, guiding teams, and mentoring colleagues

If you are passionate about modern technology and shaping the future of public sector data, we want to hear from you.

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full... Know more