Technical Architect – Remote Contract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to join a global leader in the technology, information and internet sector on a contract basis. The role is fully remote and focuses on designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions that align with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Lead architectural decisions to ensure system scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to implement and optimise solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural roadmaps.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of experience in software architecture, focusing on scalable systems.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Experience with data engineering, security best practices, and compliance frameworks.

Required skills

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Design of distributed systems and micro‑services architectures.
• Data engineering concepts.
• Security best practices and compliance frameworks.