Role: Principal Technical Architect Duration: 6 months Location: Hemel Hempstead (full time onsite) Clearance: DV Rate: £700 - £750 per day inside IR35 Key Responsibilities:Providing technical leadershipProviding fully traceability for contracted requirements and ensuring the solution is fit for serviceManaging the technical leads within each separate workstreamsProviding advice and guidance to development teams as they go about designing and engineering the new solutionsBridging the gap between the technical teams and wider businessDealing with escalationsInterfacing with the Design AuthorityInterfacing with the client to ensure effective decisions are made concerning all aspects of the technical solutionSupporting with the recruitment of technical resources and technical resource managementProvides advice and guidance to development teams on architectures and application designs Identifies and promotes best practice, including standards, frameworks and documentation Delivers effective technical architecture designs in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measuresEnsures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment (may include management of technology partners and subcontractors) Identifies and manage risk in his/her business activities and take responsibility for reporting risks in a timely, open and appropriate manner Essential Skills3 years'' experience of delivery within a secure Defence (preferred) environmentExcellent l