Chief Architect

Chief Architect Location: UK or Ireland (regular travel required) Type: Full-time | Initial 3–6 month contract with potential to become permanent £650-£700pd + Dependent on experience  (Outside IR35) Overview A technology organisation in the public sector space is looking for a Chief Architect to define and lead its end-to-end platform architecture. You’ll set technical direction, ensure systems are secure and scalable, and align architecture with business and product strategy. Key Responsibilities Define and own enterprise architecture strategy and standards Lead design reviews and govern architectural decisions Ensure scalable, resilient, and secure system design Drive cloud-native, microservices, API, and data architecture adoption Maintain platform consistency across regions and teams Collaborate with engineering, product, and senior stakeholders Mentor engineers and promote best practicesSkills & Experience 10+ years in software engineering, including senior architecture roles Strong experience with distributed, cloud-native systems (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Expertise in microservices, event-driven architecture, APIs, and data platforms Solid understanding of security architecture (e.g. zero-trust) Experience in public sector or regulated environments (desirable) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAdditional Info Travel to Ireland 2–3 times per month High focus on information security and data protection