Lead Architect

Job Title: Lead Architect Location: Remote Start Date: Estimated 19 January 2026 Clearance: SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) Day rate: £ 540 Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership • Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. • Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance. • Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions. • Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems. Team Leadership & Delivery • Lead and mentor a cross-functional technical team of six across Architecture, DevOps, Data Engineering, and Software Development. • Ensure alignment to the project's technical strategy, promoting quality, consistency, and timely delivery. • Act as an escalation point for technical blockers, providing guidance and direction to resolve complex issues. • Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and structured feedback. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, and Product Leads to shape and refine technical requirements. • Advise on technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and risk management, ensuring well-informed decision-making. • Support stakeholder engagement by communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way. • Ensure all architectural decisions align with business objectives, user needs, and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Lead Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role. • Strong background designing scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms. • Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving delivery in complex environments. • Excellent understanding of architectural governance frameworks and documentation practices. • Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs. • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. • SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.