About Scrumconnect Consulting:Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise in GDS Service Assessments and Technical Communities of Practice (TCoP). The role involves leading architectural design, ensuring compliance with GDS standards, and supporting digital services through assessment phases. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end architecture design for digital services in line with GDS standards Guide teams through GDS Service Assessments (Alpha, Beta, Live) Define and implement scalable, secure, and resilient architecture solutions Provide technical leadership across multiple Agile delivery teams Contribute to and lead Technical Community of Practice (TCoP) initiatives Establish best practices, standards, and governance frameworks Collaborate with product, delivery, and engineering teams to ensure successful outcomes Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with security and accessibility standards Mentor engineers and promote knowledge sharing across teams Key Skills andamp; Experience: Strong experience as a Technical Architect within public sector or GDS-ali