Technical Architect
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Recent GDS Public Sector project experience</li><li>Strong experience with Java, Ruby, or Python for application code development</li><li>Familiarity with CircleCI or GitHub Actions for CI/CD processes</li><li>Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker in cloud environments (AWS preferred)</li><li>Strong knowledge of microservices, Dev(Sec)Ops, and CI/CD principles</li><li>Experience with static analysis, security analysis, and performance environments</li><li>Proven ability to create and run automated tests to validate code changes</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in agile environments, including participation in sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups</li><li>Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Write clean, efficient code in Java, Ruby, or Python to deliver core application functionality</li><li>Leverage CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI or GitHub Actions to streamline deployments</li><li>Manage microservices within Kubernetes and Docker environments to ensure scalability and reliability</li><li>Utilize Dev(Sec)Ops practices to enhance security, integration, and performance</li><li>Automate testing to ensure robust, error-free delivery through unit, integration, and performance tests</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow agile development principles, including mobbing, swarming, pairing, refinement, and sprint planning</li><li>Mentor and train junior team members while promoting knowledge-sharing through Lunch and Learn sessions</li><li>Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices are followed across the team</li><li>Support the Lead Developer in technical direction, ensuring smooth execution of project goals</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>AWS</li><li>Architect</li><li>CI/CD</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Docker</li><li>GitHub</li><li>Support</li><li>Java</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Oracle</li><li>Python</li><li>Ruby</li><li>Security</li><li>microservices</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are the UK's leading Digital Solutions Provider seeking an influential Technical Architect specializing in Java, Ruby, and Python development. You will oversee and lead the design, build, and deployment of a cutting-edge Cloud-based platform built on AWS. With a focus on modern tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of a high-impact and long-term Public Sector Programme. This position is flexible with a rate dependent on experience, designed for a duration of three months with potential extensions. It offers remote work across the UK, with travel required once per month to London or Newcastle, starting on January 6th, 2025.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>