Principal Technical Architect Software Engineering background £(Apply online only) per day, Outside I35 12 Month Contract Fully Remote (Must be UK based) Our exclusive Consulting partner urgently requires the services of a Principal / Lead Technical Architect on a Contract basis, to help deliver a high-profile project for a Government customer. We're looking for a highly experienced Technical Architect with a strong Software Engineering background, and strong experience working on Public Sector projects. Skills & Experience for Principal Technical Architect: An expert-level Principal Technical Architect with a strong software engineering background who can define intentional architecture across complex, multi-programme environments. Must be capable of operating at a strategic, high-level while also diving into the technical detail to propose solutions. Technical Skills: Architecture Experience: Proven experience in defining and assuring architecture, specifically focusing on Capability Level Architecture for core business areas such as Order Management, Activity Management, and Application Processing. Software Engineering Foundation: Deep technical fluency gained from hands-on software development, ideally with experience governing applications built on strategic stacks, including Java (Spring Boot) and Python, and ensuring they align with cloud-native principles (AWS). Design & Documentation: Expert ability to develop and assure formal Architectural Design Plans (ADPs), Roadmaps, and other key architectural deliverables. Technical Authority: Ability to validate the technical approach for emergent designs and provide domain-specific knowledge to improve overall architectural quality. People/Process Skills: Stakeholder Management (Varying Levels): Expert ability to manage stakeholders and influence senior leaders (Head of Architecture, Senior Delivery Managers) and technical teams across multiple delivery streams. Architectural Progression: Proven ability to actively drive the creation, review, and approval of Architectural Design Plans to ensure timely progression of strategic initiatives. Cross-Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience providing architectural governance and direction across several concurrent, independent agile teams. Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team. Thank you