Technical Architect

Technical Architect - Data Products & Open Data
12-Month Contract

Inside IR35

2 days a week on site in London

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to provide technical leadership for data products and open data services. This role requires a strong background in data product design, solution architecture, and open data platforms, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive technical strategy across a large programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and solution design for data products and open data services

• Provide design leadership across a multi-disciplinary team

• Apply expertise in data cataloguing, metadata management, and open/licensed data portals

• Leverage understanding of AI developments to shape and enhance data services

• Work with open source tools and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform)

• Guide technical direction and ensure consistent implementation across the programme

• Collaborate with a core team of 7-8 and a wider programme of 50

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with data products and open/licensed data portals

• Knowledge of data cataloguing systems and metadata management

• Familiarity with CKAN or similar platforms

• Strong solution architecture and technical design capabilities

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Cloud and infrastructure experience (AWS, Terraform)

• Programming skills in Python or Ruby

• Comfortable working with open source tools and stacks

• Awareness of the impact of AI developments on data services

Desirable Skills

• Experience in government or public sector projects

• Active SC clearance

• Strong open data background

Alternative Job Titles

• Solutions Architect

• Principal Architect

• Principal Technologist

Success Factors

• Demonstrated technical leadership beyond implementation

• Expertise in data products and open data platforms

• Knowledge of AI implications in data services

• Strong open source and cloud infrastructure experience

• Ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams