Lead Technical Architect - SC cleared - 12-month initial contract - (Apply online only)/ day inside IR35 - hybrid (Glasgow) Please note: Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate requires an active and transferable SC clearance.This role is joining a small team, exploring how to incrementally replace a legacy case management system with digital services which meet the Government Service Standard.Key Responsibilities:Work with the Principal Technical Architect to define, maintain and own the technical strategy and roadmap for services of various sizes and complexity, defining how they integrate with other services and teams, and how they evolve over timeGuide technical teams, influence technical choices and seek out opportunities for digital transformationUndertake structured evaluation of technical concepts, translating this into technical designs that describe a solutionAlign your team''s work with departmental and wider government technology strategyLook for opportunities to collaborate and reuse common components, communicating with both technical and non-technical peopleAssure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for the agencyCollaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challengeMentor, coach, and line manage senior and mid level technical architectsSupport hiring, taking part in recruitment for both Technical Architects and other ..... full job details .....