Senior Technical Advisory Lead - SC Cleared at Deloitte, Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisory Lead (also known as Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or Principal Technical Consultant)

Location: UK – Remote

Duration: 6 Month

Contract Start Date: ASAP

IR35: Inside

SC Cleared: Must Have

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

Role:

We are seeking a senior technical expert to provide independent architectural oversight and technical assurance for a Digital programme. This role is crucial in shaping robust digital solutions and integrations across national public sector services, supporting procurement processes, and defining clear technical requirements. You will act as a trusted advisor, working closely with client teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, effective digital services.

Responsibilities:

Provide independent architectural oversight and guidance for national public sector digital services and integrations.

Conduct technical assurance reviews to ensure solutions meet required standards for quality and reliability.

Define and articulate clear technical requirements for complex integrated systems.

Review and provide expert feedback on technical designs and proposed solutions.

Support the ongoing procurement process, including shaping technical requirements, contributing to Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation, and evaluating supplier proposals.

Collaborate effectively with client Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and delivery teams to shape and refine technical solutions.

Offer trusted technical challenge and advice to ensure optimal outcomes and best practice implementation.

Essential Skills:

Strong background in enterprise or solution architecture, coupled with significant technical assurance experience.

Demonstrable ability to define requirements and review designs for complex, integrated systems.

Proven experience in supporting delivery-side procurements, including technical specification and supplier evaluation.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to challenge constructively and effectively.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, including integrations, along with proficiency in .NET and broader enterprise platforms.

Desirable: Previous experience within the public sector.

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)