Head of Technical Architecture (G6)

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Head of Technical Architecture on an initial 6 month contract.

Location: London (Hybrid)
NB: Applicants located close to Bristol OR Manchester (welcome to apply)

Skills and experience required:
You will have:

● Experience of designing (as well as launching) technical architectures for AI enabled digital products
● A passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever-changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users
● Strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open-source technologies, testing
● An understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
● Experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations
● Practical knowledge at all levels of the modern serverless technology stacks, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking
● A deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps
● A good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations
● Experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards

NB: Role requires Active SC prior to assignment start date

To apply, please submit latest CV
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed