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