Lead Technical Architect

Description Are you a leader looking to launch yourcareer to the next level? We are looking for a Lead TechnicalArchitect with a background in data and software development tosupport a major UK Government programme.This position is a fulltime, permanent role and applicants must have (or be able toacquire) SC clearance.  Ad-hoc travel may be required tovarious customer and Leidos sitesTHE ROLEYou will work closely withthe programme delivery manager, fellow technical specialists,external partners and our customer’s teams to support thediscovery, design, delivery and operation of a wide range of datasolutions. You will undertake the following activities:Lead thetechnical design of services and solutions.Provide assurance of thedesign and delivery of services and solutions, ensuring they aresecure, maximise automation and re-use and meet all customertechnical requirements and standards.Provide technical leadershipto other architects.Provide mentoring across internal and customerteams.PROFILERequired Skills:Ability to interact well with the mostsenior customer stakeholders.Ability to translate technicaldiscussions into business terms.Experience of creating andsustaining high level relationships with vendors, providers, andcontractors.Solid writing and communication skills.Experience ofdesigning, developing and integrating secure solutions in publiccloud environments (e.g., AWS or Microsoft Azure).Experiencemanaging and deriving requirements and establishing and maintainingtraceability between them and solution components.Experience ofstandard engineering and service managementmethodologies.Experience of database technology such as MySQL,Oracle or Amazon Redshift.Experience of one of the following: PowerBI, Pentaho Business Analytics, ElasticSearch, Solr, ApacheKafka.Mentoring and coaching.Desired Skills:Experience of Pythonand its numerical, data and machine learning libraries.Exposure toETL tooling.Exposure to data science and analytical tooling such asSAS or Posit.Design and development of solutions in performancecritical environments.What we do for you:At Leidos we arePASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED tomake a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, acollaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all whilenurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employmentpackage that attracts, develops and retains only the best intalent. Our reward scheme includes:•    ContributoryPension Scheme•    Private MedicalInsurance•    33 days Annual Leave (including publicand privilege holidays)•    Access to Flexiblebenefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gymmemberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to workscheme)•   Dynamic WorkingCommitment to Diversity:Wewelcome applications from every part of the community and arecommitted to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We fostera sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions,and providing equal access to opportunities and resources foreveryone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonableadjustments during the application and selection stages please letus know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.WhoWe Are:Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make theworld safer, healthier, and more efficient throughtechnology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growingcompany delivering innovative technology and solutions focused onsafeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontlineservices, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing someof the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government,safety and security, and transportation.What Makes UsDifferent:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidosto keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront ofmachine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using yourskills in the technology frontline by helping to build a saferworld.  You can inspire change.Collaboration: havingflexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enablingyou to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have beenempowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether youwork from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give youthe digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and alignyour needs andours.          People:Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves andgives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilstdeveloping. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunitiesto grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we investin technical academies, career rotations and a career developmentplans that enhance your future.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions:While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonablyanticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 daysafter the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:TheLeidos pay range for this job level is a general guidelineonly and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additionalfactors considered in extending an offer include (but are notlimited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity,alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (ifany), or other law.