On behalf of The Ministry of Justice, we are looking for a Senior Technical Architect (Inside IR35) for a 12 month hybrid contract based 2 days per week in any national UK office. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing andamp; eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. The role is as the technical architect working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in HMPPS digital. The team are building a service that aims to create a single, consistent identity record for individuals within HMPPS, replacing the current fragmented approach. By providing a centralised, authoritative source of truth, the service will enable accurate matching and deduplication of person data across systems, improve data quality, reducing manual input, and support a seamless user journey. Key Responsibilities:. Work with the Principal Technical Architect to define, maintain and own the technical strategy and roadmap for services of various sizes and complexity, defining how they integrate with other services and teams, and how they evolve over time. Guide technical teams, influence technical choices and seek out opportunities for digital transformation. Undertake structured evaluation of technical concepts, translating this into technical desig